Figurative language
Identify what figurative language is being used in the quote “I love this game like the winter loves snow even though I spent the final quarter in foul trouble on the bench.”
Simile
What is the main characters brothers name?
Jordan Bell
What is the meaning of patellar tendinitis?
a condition that arises when the muscle that connects to the kneecap to the shin bone becomes irritated due to overuse
What is the rhyme scheme on page 33?
The rhyme scheme is A,B,A,B…
What is the definition of crossover?
Find the metaphor that is used in “In this game of life your family is the court and the ball is your heart. No matter how good you are, no matter how down you get, always leave your heart on the court.”
your family is the court and the ball is your heart
Who gave Josh his nickname?
Josh‘s dad
Define hypertension
”A disease otherwise known as as high blood pressure.”
Define a basketball dunk
a type of basketball shot that is performed when the player jumps in the air and shoves the ball into the hoop.
Identify the figurative language below
”Like 747 ZOom zoOM!”
Onomatopoeia
Who is JB’s favorite basketball player?
Michael Jordan
Define the word calamity
”An unexpected, undesirable event; often physically injurious.”
What does the enjambment below tell you is happening?
”He opens the scissors,
grabs my hair
to slash a strand.”
Josh is about to cut off a lock of JB’s.
Identify the basket ball term in the quote “After a double-overtime basketball game I only want three things: food, bath,sleep.” that means when the game continues after regulation play ends with a tie.
Overtime
“Im on fire when I shoot.”
What type of figurative language is this?
Imagery
How many extra locks did JB cut off of Josh’s head?
4 extra locks
What is the meaning of pulchritudinous?
”Having great physical beauty and appeal.”
Identify what sound device is being used in
”but is do hear the sound of calamity when Vonnie hollers, OH SNAP!”
Onomatopoeia
Define what a free throw is
a shot taken in basketball that is performed when there is a foul by the opponent
“His mouth swimming on the floor.”
Identify the figurative language that is used
Personification
How much taller is Josh than JB?
1 inch taller
What is the definition of noogie?
a hard poke or grind with the knuckles, especially on a person‘s head.
What sound device is this?
”Cookie crumbs, and candy wrappers.”
alliteration
the letter C is being repeated multiple times
What is the definition of a rebound?
a statistic given to a player who gains control over the ball after a missed shot