Characters
This is the narrator and protagonist of The Crossover?
Who is Josh Bell
What is Atonement
This is the sport Josh and Jordan love more than anything.
What is basketball
Most of the novel is told from which point of view?
First person/narrative point of view
The novel is written primarily in this poetic form that does not follow a strict rhyme or meter are written in this style.
What is free verse
Josh's twin brother is this character and Miss Sweet Tea's boyfriend?
Who is Jordan Bell/JB
A restriction, rule, or physical weakness that controls, restrains, or prevents something from going further
What is Limitation
Josh's nickname comes from this part of his appearance, which symbolizes his identity throughout much of the novel.
What is his hair/Filthy McNasty
The event that changes Josh and JB's relationship is JB beginning to do this
What is dating Alexis
Kwame Alexander often repeats words and sounds to create rhythm. This poetic technique is called this
What is repetition
Although he was once a basketball star, Chuck's greatest legacy becomes this.
What is being a father and role model to his family
A storytelling style where a character in the narrative tells the story from their own perspective, using pronouns like I, me, my, and we
What is first person point of view
Alexander often speeds up or slows down the poetry to imitate this part of basketball.
What is the pace/rhythm of the game?
The event that changes Josh and JB's relationship is JB beginning to do this
What is his heart attack/collapse
The ending is considered bittersweet because Josh experiences both this loss and this gain.
What is losing his father but rebuilding his relationship with Jordan
This is Miss Sweet Tea's (JB's girlfriend) real name?
Who is Alexis
A bounce back, a recovery, or a new relationship started quickly to get over an old one
What is a rebound
Dad repeatedly warns his sons about taking care of this organ because of the family's medical history
What is the heart/hypertension
After throwing the ball at JB, Josh receives this consequence from the team.
What is a suspension
The sound words "swish," "thump," and "swoosh" are examples of this poetic device.
What is onomatopoeia
What is the real name and title of Josh and Jb's mom?
Who is Dr. Crystal Bell
A storytelling style where an outside narrator tells the story using pronouns like he, she, it, and they
What is third person point of view
This is Josh's signature basketball move
What is a crossover?
Although the ending is heartbreaking, Josh begins to grow and heal. This stage of plot structure is called the ________.
Alexander uses basketball as an allusion for family, love, and growing up. This literary device is called this.
What is symbolism