The Crossover 1
What is Josh Bell's Nickname?
Filthy McNasty
What is the boys' dad afraid of?
Hospitals
How are Josh and JB related?
Twin brothers
What format is the book written in?
Poetry
What type of figurative language is this?
If anyone else called me fresh and sweet, I'd burn mad as a flame.
Simile
What is Jordan's nickname?
JB
Why did Chuck Bell retire from basketball?
He had patella tendinitis
What grade are the boys in?
8th
Why does their mom want the family to start avoiding unhealthy food?
Family history of heart disease.
What type of figurative language is this?
In this game of life your family is the court and the ball is your heart.
What is the boys' dad's nickname?
Da Man
What European country did Chuck Bell play in and win a championship?
Italy
Michael Jordan
Who is Josh and JB's best friend?
Vondie
What type of figurative language is this?
I take off from center court, my hair like wings, each lock lifting me higher and HIGHER like a 747.
Simile
What is the nickname Josh gives to Jordan's girlfriend?
Miss Sweet Tea
Name of the twins' bestfriend
Vondie
How did Josh lose his locs?
He lost a bet with JB and JB accidentally cut off too many.
What is JB and Josh's mom's job?
Assistant School Principal
What type of figurative language is this?
The first is up, UP and CLANK!
Onomatopoeia
Where did Josh get his nickname from?
Dad's favorite jazz song
Author of the book- The Crossover
Kwame Alexxander
TRUE or FALSE: Josh and JB like and enjoy the same thing.
FALSE
Josh and JB's grandfather dies of what illness?
Hypertension
What type of figurative language is this?
I can see the red scissors from Coach's desk smiling at me, their steel blades sharp and ready.
Personification