Figurative Language
“The first is up, UP, and —CLANK!— it hits the rim.” what type of figurative is being used? Explain.
They are using onomatopoeia. You can tell by when it says CLANK!
What the meaning of the word irritated?
Showing or feeling slight anger; annoyed.
What is the tone of the poem; When I shoot, I inspire. The hoop’s for sale, and I’m the buyer.
The tone of this poem could be cocky and confident.
What is a slam dunk in a basketball?
It is a type of basketball shot that is performed when a player jumps in the air, controls the ball above the rim, and scores by shoving the ball directly through the basket with one or both hands.
Why does josh have locks?
Because some of his favorite rappers have them, they make him feel like a king, no one else has them on the team, and it helps people know that I am me and not JB.
“Your game so sweet, it‘s a crêpes Suzette.” What type of figurative language is this and why?
This is a metaphor because they are comparing Josh’s game to a crêpe Suzette. They do it without using like or as because then it would be considered and simile.
What is the meaning of the word frantically?
In a hurried, excited, or disorganized manner.
What’s the tone of this poem; And that made me feel real good about my nickname.
The tone of this poem could be proud and joyful.
What are free throws in basketball?
It is a shot in basketball made from behind a set line and awarded because of a foul by an opponent.
Which twin writes the “Ode to my hair”?
Filthy (josh) wrote the ode to my hair because he loves it so much.
“If anyone called me fresh and sweet, I’d burn as mad as a flame.” What type of figurative language are they using? Explain your answer.
They are using a hyperbole. it is a hyperbole because he is exaggerating when he says “I’d burn as mad as a flame” you cant really burn as mad as a flame.
What is the meaning of the word calamity?
It is an unexpected, undesirable event; often physically injurious.
What is the tone of this poem; In this game of life your family is the court in the ball is your heart. No matter how good you are, no matter how down you get, always leave your heart on the court.
The tone for this poem could be determined and positive.
What is the free throw line in basketball?
This line is used as a boundary line when shooting free throws.
Why does Filthy (josh) count his locks before going to bed.
He counts his locks because it helps him fall asleep.
“A cold breeze whistles. Her hair dances to its own song.” What type of simile is used in these two sentence? Explain
In these two sentences personification is used. I know this because a cod breeze can't whistle and hair can’t dance. They are giving non-living things human traits.
What is the meaning of the word posterizing?
To make a memorable and visually striking play against an opponent.
What is the tone of this poem; Now you see why they call me Filthy. Folks, I hope you got your tickets, because I’m about to put on a show.
The tone for this poem could be accomplished.
What is a rebound in basketball?
A rebound in basketball is when a player catches the ball after a missed shot.
Why is mom and dads bedroom closet off-limits?
Their dad is hiding letters that he may not want the boys seeing.
“If anyone called me fresh and sweet, I’d burn as mad as a flame.” What type of figurative language are they using? Explain your answer.
They are using a hyperbole. it is a hyperbole because he is exaggerating when he says “I’d burn as mad as a flame” you cant really burn as mad as a flame.
What is the meaning of the word pulchritudinous.
To have great physical beauty and appeal.
What is the tone of this poem; I’d treat it like gold and then mine it.
the tone for the poem could be desirable.
What does lay-up mean in basketball?
A layup in basketball is a two-point shot attempt made by leaping from below, laying the ball up.
Why did josh and JB go into mom and dad’s bedroom closet? who wanted to look at the letters?
Josh needed a box for his locks. JB was the one who wanted to look at the letters.