Figurative language
What kind of figurative language does this represent ‘The gym is a loud crowded circus.My stomach is a roller coaster.My head, a carousel?
Metaphor beacuse it doesn’t use like or as
What is the meaning of the word crossover?
A simple basketball move in which a player dribbles the ball quickly from one hand to the other.
What does Josh like so much that he talks about?
His hair on pg.33 called Ode to My Hair
In the story What did JB say he would do if Josh won the bet?
In the book it says that if Josh won the bet JB would moon the nerdy sixth graders that sit near their lunch table.
'My hair is long, my height's tall. See, I'm the next Kevin Durant, LeBron, and Chris Paul." which type of elements/ devices being used in this paragraph, and what is josh suggesting by saying this?
This is an example of allusion. Josh compares him self to Kevin Durant, LeBron, and Chris Paul, suggesting that he is really good at basketball, and he is the one of best on his team. It highlights his abilities in basketball with addition to his height which might give him an advantage while playing.
What kind of figurative language does this state ‘Im banished to the back seat with JB?
This states a metaphor
What is the meaning of the word Calamity?
An unexpected undesirable event often physically injurious
According to the book Did Josh win the bet with JB?
No he lost the bet and had to cut off one of his hair locks.
Who is JB‘s favorite basketball player of all time?
Michael Jordan is JB’s favorite basketball player of all time.
6My hair like wings, each lock lifting me higher and HIGHER like a 747 ZOOM ZOOM! I throw down so hard, the fiberglass trembles. BOO YAH, Dad screams from the top row.
This is an example of imagery. It describes how he jumps up very high so when he dunks on the hoop it trembles. It gives a really detailed image of him jumping and slamming down on the hoop.
What kind of figurative language does this text have (hint hint it has 2 kinds)If its ninety degrees outside and the sky is cloudless,He will bet you its going to rain?
The two figurative languages are irony and hyperbole.
What is the meaning of the word pulchritudinous?
Having great physical beauty and appeal.
What does joshes dreadlocks represent in the poem?
It represents his appearance and his personality with his father.
What is the nick name of JBs girl friend?
Miss Sweat Tea
How does the poet use allusion in the book crossover?
it uses references to Michael Jordan to enrich the narrative and provide depth to the characters' dialogue and experiences.
What kind of figurative language does this text have ‘his long twisted hair like wings carrying him high above the rim?
This has a simile in it.
A disease otherwise known as high blood pressure.
What is josh bells nick name in the poem
Filthy Mcnastys
What happened as a result of JB playing around when he tried to cut the one dreadlock?
Five of Josh's locks were cut off instead of one, because JB was playing around while trying to cut off only one.
How does the poem structure change change during the intense basketball game moments in the poem?
In those moments the words start getting bigger and they are more spaced out than the others.
What kind of figurative language does this poem use ‘The sky is your limit,sons.Always shoot for the sun and you will shine’?
This is a personification because it said that you will shine.
What is the meaning of the word patellartendinitis?
The condition that arises when the muscle that connects the kneecap to the shin bone becomes irritated due to overuse especially from jumping activities.
What did Josh say that JB was doing to Michael Jordan, instead of sweating him?
That JB was STALKING him
How does JB make it up to his brother for cutting his hair?
JB makes it up to Josh by apologizing and offering to do his chores.
How does Alexander use enjambment to speed up the action in the basketball scenes?
By in the beginning listing pages with titles like basketball rule 1 and basketball rule 2 to show emjambment.