Figurative language
What is the figurative language on page 14 when it says “his long twisted hair like wings carrying him high above”
The figurative lange is simile
What is the meaning to the word crossover?
The meaning is a simple basketball move that when the player moves the ball from one hand to the other when dribbling without lifting the ball. You can find this on page 29.
On page 30 when it says “Number 28 is way past late.” Why does the author make the space between is and way a larger amont of space?
To make an allusion that it is much farther away.
Why would they use an different size fonts on page 10?
It shows the amount of excitement in the words.
After the game when josh is counting the dreads on his head on page 43 and he says “I count the locks of hair beneath my pillow I end up with thirty-seven plus one tear”
The tone of this quote is sadness.
On page 3 it says “Straight in the hole: Swoooooooooooosh.” What is the figurative language used?
What is onomatopoeia?
What is the meaning to the word calamity?
The meaning is an unexpected undesirable even that can often cause a physical injury as stated on Paige 39.
On page 27 when it says “ALL NET” why do they make the words all capitalize?
To show excitement it there voice.
Why did they use an onomatopoeia on page 24? When it says. “Each lock lifting me higher and HIGHER like 747 zoom ZOOM”
They used the onomatopoeia because, they want you to think that he if going vary fast.
What was the tone of Josh when his hair got cut of 5 of his dreads instead of one?
He was very mad afterward.
What type of figurative language was used on page 69 when it says “Her smile ocean wide my mouth wide shut.”
The type of figurative language that was used was oxymoron.
What is the meaning to the word hypertension?
It means a disease that is also known as high blood presser which is stated on page 76.
On page 14 when Josh was listing why he has locks why does the author use a number next to each stanza?
To show all of the reasons he has locks.
What is the rhyme scheme for this stanza on page 4
“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 shape.”
The rhyme scheme is A,A,B,A,C
What is the tone on page 72 when it says “ I only want three things: food, bath, sleep. The last thing I want is EDUCATION!”
The tone is annoyance/annoyed
What is the figurative language on page 20 when it says “No matter how good you are, no matter how good you get always leave your heart on the court.”
The figurative language is idiom.
What is the meaning of the word pulchritudinous?
To have great physical beauty and appeal stated on page 55.
Whenever there is a basketball rule page Why do they always use a metaphor? Like as in page 20 when it says l In the game of life, your family is the core and the ball is your heart.”
To show that you always need to put your heart into the game.
On page 36 when they where saying ”tick” or “tock” between every line, why would they do that?
To show time is ticking by in a flash.
What is the tone on page 77 when it says “I count and recount the thirty-seven strands of my past in the box beneath my bed.”
What is the figurative language used on page 71 when it says “If you miss enough of life’s free throws you will pay in the end.”
The figurative language was metaphor.
What is the meaning to the word patellartendinitis?
It is a type oof injury that arises when the muscle the connects the kneecap to the shin and becomes irritated from overuse. Witch was stated on page 48.
When ever there is italics why does the author use them? Like as it says on page 17 when it says “My playing days are over, son. My job now is to take care of this family.”
The author uses the italics as the other characters speach.
What is the rhyme scheme of this part of the book on page 38 when it says “
I don't hear
my golden lock
hit the foor,
but I do hear
the sound
of calamity
when
Vondie hollers,
OH, SNAP!”
The rhyme scheme is A,B,C,A,D,E,F,G,H
What was the main characters tone in this quote on page 33 when it says “
If my hair were a tree
I'd climb it.
I'd kneel down beneath and enshrine it.
I'd treat it like gold and then mine it.”
He is happy/loving to his hair.