Figurative language
What kind of Figurative language is “SWOOP in to the finish with a fierce finger roll… Straight in the hole:Swoooosh” And what is Josh suggesting by using it?
The figurative language used in this phrase is Onomatopoeia. Josh is defining the the feeling of Dribbling and scoring a basketball. This phrase highlights his passion for basketball.
How does the narrator use imagery in the Warmup and first chapter?
The narrator uses imagery in the warmup and the first chapter by using figurative language to describe the situations and emotions connecting the characters lives to the game.
What kind of sound device is “even though i used to be one of those neddy sixth graders, even though i love my hair the way dad loves Kristy kreme, even though i dot want us to lose the game.“ and what does josh mean when he said this?
This phrase is a Rhyme scene. Josh was wrapping everything up and made it into a rhyme scene to make a rhyming pattern.
What is Josh’s tone when he says “i throw down so hard, the fiberglass trembles. BOO YAH, dad screams from the top row. I’m the only kid on the team who can do that.”
Josh is proud. He is proud that he is the only one on his team who can do that.
What’s the meaning of patellar tendinitis?
Patelllar tendinitis is a condition that arises when the muscle that connects the kneecap to the shin bone becomes irritated due to overuse.
What kind of Figurative language is “ If Anyone else called me fresh and sweet, I’d Burn mad as a flame“ and what does josh mean when he says this On page 5?
This is a Simile. What josh means when he says this is if someone other than his mom called him fresh and sweet he would get angry.
How does the warmup and first chapter use literary elements/devices?
The warmup and first chapter use literary elements/devices by telling the story in a poetic form, often incorporating rhythm and rhyme.
“If the score gets tied, he says, and if it comes down to the last shot, he says, and if I get the ball, he says, and if I don't miss, he says, I get to cut of your hair.”What type of sound device does this phrase ? And what does this phrase mean by this?
The phrase uses end rhyme. What this phrase means is that if josh loses but Jb scores and gets the ball that Jb will cut off Josh’s hair, basically offering a bet.
“Ode to my hair, 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. Each day before school,I unwind it. And right before games, I entwine it.These locks on my head, I designed it. And one last thing if you don't mind it:That bet you just made?I DECLINE IT.”
Having great physical beauty and appeal. As in: Every guy in the lunchroom is trying to flirt with the new girl because she's so pulchritudinous. As in: I've never had a girlfriend, but if I did, you better believe she'd be pulchritudinous. As in: Wait a minute why is the pulchritudinous new girl now talking to my brother?
What is the meaning of basketball rule #1
Basketball rule #1 is that family is just as important as the court and your heart is as important as the ball.
“ The court is my stage. And i am the star” What kind of figurative language is this and what is josh suggesting by using it?
This Phrase is a metaphor. Josh compares the basketball court to a stage and himself to the star, suggesting that he feels like the center of attention and his performance. It highlights his confidence and how much he identifies with basketball, portraying it as a place where he can shin and express himself.
How does the warmup and first chapter use literary allusion?
One example is By referencing to micheal Jordan to enrich the narrative.
“ FILTHY, FILTHY, FILTHY, they chant” On page 38 What type of sound device does this phrase use? And what does it suggest or mean?
This phrase uses Repetition. What this phrase is meaning to is that people are chanting filthy so josh gets more confidence because Jb was going to cut his locks.
What is Josh’s tone?
Dad would jump up smiling and screamin, thats my boy out there. Keep it funky filthy! And that made me feel good about my nickname.
Josh feels confident. He feels confident about his nickname
What’s the meaning of basketball #2
The meaning of this is to never let anyone lower your goals and to aim high.
What Type of figurative language is “ They make me feels like a king” and what does josh mean by this?
This phrase is a simile. what josh means is that his locks make him feel like he is above everyone else just like a king.
How does the warmup and first chapter use literary symbols?
The warmup and first chapter uses literary symbols by comparing Josh’s locks to wings.
“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. Each day before school i unwind it. And right before games i entwine it. These locks on my head, i designed it. And one last thing if you dont mind: that bet you just made? I DECLINE IT.” ”What type of sound device does this phrase use? And what does josh mean when saying this?
This phrase is a Rhyme scene. What josh means when he says this is that he adores. He also over exaggerates so the reader can get an understanding about the meaning of his hair to him.
What is their mom’s tone
Mom almost has a fit when she sees my hair, what a calamity, she says, shaking her head and telling dad to take me to the barber shop on Saturday to have the rest cut off.
Their mom is furious. This is because she is using the word calamity, which is pretty serious, and its so uneven that she tells him to go to the barber.
What’s the meaning of crossover?
Crossover is a basketball move in which a player dribbles the ball quickly from one hand to the other.
” The gym is a loud, crowded circus“ what kind of figurative language is used in this phrase and what does josh mean when he said this?
This Line is a metaphor. what josh meant when he said this line is that the gym was so loud as if it was a crowded circus because most circus are full of people and performance, just like a basketball game.
How does the first chapter and the warmup of crossover use literary mood?
The mood of this book is to be happy with your loved ones, and doing what you love everyday.
“ the sky is your limit, sons. Always shooot for the sun and you will shine.“ what type of sound device is this?
This is an alliteration. They use a lot of “S” like sons, shoot, shine, sun, and sky.
What is Josh’s tone?
As in: every guy in the lunchroom is trying to flirt with the new girl because she’s so pulchritudinous. As in: I’ve never had a girlfriend, but if i did, you better believe she’d be pulchritudinous. As in: wait a minute why is the pulchritudinous new girl now talking to my brother?
Josh feels suspicious. He feels suspicious about the fact that a really pretty girl that all boys are trying to flirt with is talking to his brother.
Whats the meaning of calamity
Calamity is when a unexpected event occurs.