Figurative Language
What kind of figurative language is this? ‘your family is the court, and the ball is the heart.’page 20
personification, this is giving a non- human object human traits or characteristics.
what does the meaning of hypertension?
hypertension is basically high blood pressure
what is the element?
”i am no pythagoras”
allusion
what is the sound device “tick tok’
this is an onomatopoeia
what tone is this?
i’m the man on the court the one everyone fears
this statement shows Josh‘s belief in his abilities and dominance on the court
What kind of figurative language is this? ”always leave your heart of the court” page 20
idiom, this is a little more confusing, like a different way of saying something.
what is the meaning of pulchritudinous?
having a beautiful appearance.
What kind of figurative language is this? “ZOOMZOOM” page 24
onomatopoeia. This means that there is noise being made.
what sound device is this?
’basketball rule number one in this game of life your family is the court and the balls your heart no matter how good you are no matter how down you get always leave your heart on the court.’
This is repetition because the repetition of the word court and reinforces the connection between basketball and life and central theme in the book.
what tone is this?
We’re like a team a dream team only were brothers.
This line reveals a teasing mood between Josh and his brother.
what kind of figurative language is this??
“your dads old school, like an old chevete”
this is a similie, its a comparison using like or as.
what is a crossover?
It is a simple basketball move that they move it from both hands.
why. does the author use weird fonts and sizes?
to exaggerate the poem even more.
what sound device is this?
“DRIBBLING at the top of the key I’m MOVING and GROOVING POPPING and ROCKING”
The short punchy lines and the symbols create arrhythmic be much like the bounce of the basketball. this is rhythm.
I am the best player in the league. I’ll tell you that for sure.
what is this tone?
The declaration of dominance reflects a competitive tone as he views himself as the top player.
what type of figurative language is this?
”his mouth swimming the floor”
This is personification because its implying that the mouths are swimming.
what is calamity?
unexpected event thats usually not wanted
what is this?
”your heart is like a rock”
this is a simile and ind of a metaphor
what is this?
I follow through, do you?
hear the words through and you rhyme with close proximity creating a smooth rhythm
I’m so high I can touch the sky ride
What tone is this?
This line reveals Josh’s determination to reach new height.
what kind of figurative language is this?
”when i play ball im on fire”
this is a hyperbole because this exaggerating the ball being on fire.
what is patellar tendinitis?
Overuse of the kneecap.
what is this device?
like mike/even twelve year olds/likeme/ i would like to be
this is allusion because this refers to micheal jordan, and explain that he wants to be like him.
find lightning fast you can’t stop me dribble dribble fake then break take steal, fast break BAM
The word bam mimics the sound of an intense basketball moment, so this would be on onomatopoeia.
what tone is this?
We play ball like we play life, one bounce at a time
This line shows reflecting on the deeper connection between basketball and life.