figurative language
what type of figurative language is in these couple of lines?
SWOOP in to the finish with a fierce finger roll… Strait in the hole: Swooooooooooosh.
This is an example of an onemomipia
what is the meaning behind this stanza?
I’m detecting this next song to you. What’s the next song? Only the best song the funkiest song on Silver’s Paris Blues album: “Filthy mcNASTY.”
The meaning behind this is how he got his nickname that is important to him and it is his origin story.
What is the rhyme scheme of this stanza?
A quick shoulder SHAKE,
a slick eye FAKE—
Number 28 is way past late.
The rhyme scheme is
A
A
B
What is joshes favorite sport?
His favorite sport is basketball
Who is JB’s favorite basket ball player
Michel Jordan
what type of figurative language is in these couple of lines?
Your dads old school like an ol‘ chevette You’re fresh and new like a red corvette.
This is a simile because their comparing Josh and his dad to old and new cars using like or as. It can also be allusion because those are famous car brands she is comparing them to.
what is the meaning of this stanza?
Soaring through the air- his long twisted hair like wings carrying him high above the rim- I knew one day I’d need my own wings to fly
The meaning of this that he really like his hair and that is is really special to him because of his dads achievements he believes that he can get to his dads level if he has his hair wings to help him dunk.
What elements or devices is in these couple of lines?
Remember the greats, my dad likes to gloat: I balled with magic and the goat
This is an example of allusion because he is referring to famous basketball players
Did Josh start basketball at a young age or did he just start?
He started from a young age
Is JB younger than josh
He is younger
what type of figurative language is in these couple of lines?
If anyone else called me fresh and sweet, I’d burn mad as a flame.
This is personification because the flame isn’t really mad and it could also be an idiom because he is ‘t as mad as a flame
What is the meaning of basket ball rule 2?
This means that you should work hard and smart to succeed
what element or device is in this stanza?
Soaring through the air- his long twisted hair like wings carrying him high above the rim- I knew one day I’d need my own wings to fly
This is an example of imagery
Are joshes locks important to him?
They are very special to him
Does JB like the new girl?
Yes, JB does like the knew girl
what type of figurative language is in these couple of lines?
I’m on fire. When I shoot inspire. The hoops for sale and I’m the buyer.
This is a idiom because if someone from a different language heard this they would be confused as if someone was really on fire.
What is the meaning of basketball rule 3?
it means that people will try to tear you down but you have to push through and aim for the sky to shine and become a star
What elements or devices is in these couple of lines?
My hair is long my height is tall. See, I’m the next Kevin Durant, Lebron, and Chris Paul.
This is an example of allusion because he is referring to famous basketball players.
Is Josh tall?
Yes Josh is 6 foot
Can JB dunk?
No he is to short
what type of figurative language is in these couple of lines?
If you miss enough of life’s free throws you will pay in the end
This is a metaphor because it is comparing life to free throws without using like or as.
What is the meaning of Basketball rule 1?
This means that your heart should always be with your family no matter what
What elements or devices is in these stanzas?
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.
his hair is a symbol of power to Josh
Does Josh like math?
He can do it but he doesn’t love it
How much free throws each day do they make JB do in a row?
He does 10 free throws each day in a row