figurative language
“He’s reading me like a book”
What figurative language does this quote represents?
It‘s simile because it is telling the reader that the main characters perspective is being “Read like a book” by that meaning they’re easy to be ”Read like a book” (Its also a simile because they’re using ‘like’ or ‘as’.)
“Is my name
But Filthy McNasty is my claim to fame
Folks call me that
’cause my game’s acclaimed,”
What type rhyme scheme does this quote have?
(Use ABCD….)
This stanza uses AABA as their rhyming scheme because it is introducing Filthy McNasty in an upbeat and energetic way.
My 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.
What type of elements/devices does this paragraph have?
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.
“Fast and Furious, focused and fierce.”
What type of sound device does this quote represent?
This quote represents Alliteration because each starting letter of the word starts with “f” which makes it alliteration.
The quote is explaining how Josh is fast when playing basketball.
What is the meaning of hypertension?
It is a disease otherwise known as high blood pressure.
(People in Josh and JB’s family had passed away from)
What type of figurative language does this quote represent?
“each lock lifting me higher and HIGHER like a 747”
This quote would count as a simile because it is comparing his hair to the Boeing 747 (jumbo jet) while using like or as.
“Schooled
Fooled
Uncooled”
What can you tell about these three words used in the quote?
All three Rhyme.
“You did. And it was musical. Like
the opening of Beethoven’s Fifth.
Da da da dahhhhhhhh. Da da da dahhhhhhhh.”
What does this stanza/quote represent?
This stanza/quote represents Allusion because it is referring to one of Josh's plays to a musical verse from Beethoven.
“Dribble, fake, shoot, swish!”
What type of sound Device would this quote represent?
This quote is Onomatopoeia because the quote is describing the sound of a basketball when being thrown.
What is the meaning of “Crossover”?
It is a simple basketball move in which a player dribblers the ball quickly from one hand to another.
“The ball is your heart”
What figurative language is being used in this quote?
The quote is representing a metaphor because it is being compared to a heart and a sport and how they’re Alike. Also they’re not using ‘like‘ or ‘as’ which makes this a metaphor.
“A quick shoulder SHAKE,
a slick eye FAKE —
number 28
is He’s reading me like a BOOK.”
What type of rhyme scheme does this represent?
This quote uses AAAB as their Rhyme scheme which helps the reader be more aware and intrigued on the scene.
“I don’t hear
my golden lock
hit the floor”
What does this quote represent?
This quote represents imagery because you can imagine Josh’s lock hit the floor.
“A quick shoulder SHAKE,
a slick eye FAKE —
number 28 “
What type of sound device does this quote represent?
This quote represents an End rhyme because the words at the end of each line rhymes. This quote is telling the reader what Josh see’s and hears when playing basketball.
What is he meaning of “Patellar tendinitis“. The condition that josh and JB’s dad has?
The condition that Arises when the muscle that concentrated to the kneecap to the shin bone becomes irate due to an overdose, especially from jumping activities. (Jumper‘s knee)
”Some girl who we’ve never seen before, in tight jeans and pink Reeboks.”
What type of figurative language does this quote show?
This quote is imagery because it is describing the new girl in what she is wearing when they first see her. Which helps you paint an image in your head on her appearance/fashion.
“Comes up to me
after the game,
her smile ocean wide
my mouth wide shut”
What type of rhyme scheme does this represent?
This quote represents ABCD which means the stanza that we are using has rhythm.
“My hair is long, my height’s tall. See I’m the next Kevin Durant, LeBron, and Chris Paul.”
What does this quote represent?
This quote represents Allusion because it is referring to His success in future being just as good as other well known basketball players.
“The game is on, The game is on, the game is on!”
what is the effect of repetition?
The effect of repetition used in this quote is Tension and excitement. The author used Tension and excitement because they wanted to bring the reader excitement before the game starts.
Why do may people call Josh and JB’s dad “Da man”?
Many people call their dad “Da Man” because he was once one of the best basketball players in the world while bringing no his tram to the Euroleague championship.
“The crowd is a roaring ocean, crashing with excitement“
This quote can represent hyperbole and Metaphor because the quote is describing how the crowd during the basketball game is reacting to an epic play.
hyperbole because is it exaggerating their reacting in excitement.
While Metaphor because it is referring to a roaring ocean without using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
“When JK’s soft jumper sails
through the air
the crowd stills
mouths drop”
What type of rhyme scheme does this represent?
This quote represents ABAC as their rhyme scheme which helps the reader understand and interpret what this happening in the scene.
“The gym is a loud, crowded circus.
My stomach is a roller coaster
my head, a carousel.”
What does this quote represent?
This quote can represent imagery because you can picture how intense the basketball game was and how the main character (Josh) was feeling at this moment.
“Josh Bell
is my name.
But Filthy McNasty is my claim to fame.
Folks call me that
'cause my game's acclaimed,
so downright dirty, it'll put you to shame.
My hair is long, my height's tall.
See, I'm the next Kevin Durant, LeBron, and Chris Paul.”
What type of sound device does this quote/stanza represent?
This stanza represents Rhythm or End Rhyme because when you read it out loud it’s like a song/ rap verse. And almost all the words at the end rhyme making it an ABAB pattern.
This quote is introducing Josh bell (The main character)
Wha t does the word”Pulchritudinous” mean?
The word pulchritudinous means Having great physical beauty and appeal.