Vocabulary
A simple basketball move in which a player dribbles the ball quickly from one hand to the other.
What is a crossover?
Some of my favorite rappers have them: Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, and Wale.
Who is Josh?
self described as the cool one
Who is JB?
The beginning of a story that explains the setting and characters.
exposition
What is a professional basketball player?
An unexpected, undesirable event; often physically injurious
What is calamity?
You don't think your ol' man knows how to handle his business?
Who is Dad?
angry
Who is Josh?
The part of a story that builds.
What is rising action?
The college Josh wants to attend
What is Duke?
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 is patellar tendinitis?
You're too confrontational.
gives good advice in the form on rules
Who is Dad?
The issue of a story.
What is problem?
hospital, church, school, basketball court, home
What is the setting?
Having great physical beauty and appeal.
What is pulchritudinous?
Sure. You got ten dollars?
Who is JB?
loving and supportive
Who is Mom?
The part of a story that solves the problem.
What is resolution?
The twins' best friend
Who is Vondie?
rude; difficult to work with
What is churlish?
Hey, JB, great game.
I brought you some iced tea.
Who is Alexis?
stubborn and rude towards Josh
Who is Alexis?
The most exciting or suspenseful part of a story.
What is climax?
the author of The Crossover
Who is Kwame Alexander?