Questions on the book speak by laurie halse anderson.?

Okay, well im a guy first off, and my summer homework is to take 10 quotes from the book speak and compare them to my personal life. I have to have 2 for theme, 2 for plot, 2 for character, two for literary devices and the other 2 are my choices. Anyone have any quotes from the book I could use since I have Absolutely no connection with a person who is afraid to speak out, or to being d.