Vocabulary
thoughtful and serious
pensive
Why was Syrita chosen to meet with X?
She was the first person X ever saved.
How does Syrita’s motivation conflict with X’s motivation?
Syrita wants to understand and save X, while X wants to destroy humanity.
Why does Nicola Yoon begin the story with Syrita and X already facing each other?
It immediately creates tension because readers know that Syrita’s mission is extremely important.
a logical deduction that follows from what you know as a reader
inference
happening at the same time
simultaneously
What is X’s role in the world at the beginning of the story?
He is the world's only known superhero.
How does Syrita’s attitude toward X change throughout the story?
She begins afraid of him, but gradually develops a better understanding of his experiences.
The author creates a contrast between X’s extraordinary abilities and his human thoughts and emotions. Why is this contrast important?
It emphasizes that having extraordinary powers does not make X less human.
the reasons that underlie a character's choices and actions
motivations
frivolous
At the beginning of “Super Human,” why does Syrita believe that her task of convincing X will be impossible?
She believes X has already made up his mind to destroy humanity.
Which action by X demonstrates that he still has some connection to humanity?
He saves Syrita when she puts herself in danger.
What does the contrast between X’s superhero identity and his personal experiences reveal?
Being seen as a superhero does not protect X from experiencing prejudice as a person.
a character might say a reason for a particular action aloud
dialogue
completely lacking
devoid
Describes X’s attitude toward being a superhero.
He feels conflicted about the responsibility that comes with his powers.
“You fly up high enough, everyone looks the same...”
After reading this excerpt, what does this statement reveal about X’s point of view?
He believes that people become more alike when their differences are no longer visible.
The story includes information about X's past experiences after the initial conversation between Syrita and X begins. How does this structure affect the reader's understanding of X?
It gradually reveals the experiences that help explain why X has lost faith in humanity.
the narrator might give readers a peek into a character's mind
thoughts and feelings
to gradually diminish to nothing
dissipate
What can the reader infer about Syrita when she first meets X?
She is afraid of X but is determined to complete her mission.
What does X’s struggle with his responsibilities suggest about having power?
Having power can create difficult responsibilities and choices.
Why does Nicola Yoon reveal information about X's past during Syrita's conversation with him rather than explaining everything about him at the beginning?
To gradually help the reader understand why X feels the way he does
other characters may reveal an event or action that spurs a response from a major character
words and actions of others