Genre
Young adult fiction
Setting and Context
Arizona in the present day
Narrator and Point of View
An unnamed, third-person omniscient narrator.
Tone and Mood
The tone is exciting; the mood is joyful.
Protagonist and Antagonist
Leo is the protagonist; Stargirl is the antagonist.
Major Conflict
The major conflict of the novel occurs when Stargirl first arrives at the school that Leo attends, called Mica High School.
Climax
The climax of the story is reached when Stargirl is told not to sing happy birthday to Hillari on her ukelele.
Foreshadowing
Stargirl's decrease in popularity is foreshadowed by her annoying habit of constantly singing.
Understatement
The importance of new beginnings is understated throughout the novel.
Allusions
The story alludes to the realities of being the new kid at an American high school and trying to fit in.
Imagery
The imagery of the chaotic nature of high school is present in the novel.
Paradox
The fact that Stargirl wishes to be included with everyone, yet annoys them by always singing is an example of paradox in the story.
Parallelism
There is a parallel between Stargirl's positive outlook on life and her desire to always talk to strangers.
Metonymy and Synecdoche
N/A
Personification
N/A
