figurative language
What kind of figurative language is this? “You're fresh and new, like a red Corvette.”
This is a simile. It is comparing him and a new corvette
What is the meaning of ”Filthy McNasty” in this book?
This is Josh’s nickname that his dad calls him
what mood do you think josh is feeling in this example? “You want a bet, don’t you? I ask. Yep, he says, then touches my hair.
He is feeling worried/anxious about the bet because he loves his hair.
What do you think josh thinks about free throws?
he thinks about how his brother is really good at the and he try’s to get better at them but he‘s not very good.
I had the sickest double cross, and I kissed so many pretty ladies, they called me Lip-Gloss. Oh, really? Mom says, sneaking up on us like she always seems to do. Yeah, you Da Man, Dad, I laugh, then throw my gym bag in the trunk". What tone is the author conveying in theses lines.
The author is conveying that he is impressing all of the girls out there with his skills.
What kind of figurative language is this? “Well, they ought to, 'cause this cat is so hip, when he sits down he's still standing, he says.”
This is a hyperbole
What is the meaning of “Mrs. Sweet Tea” in the Book?
The meaning is the name that josh calls his brothers girlfriend.
What mood do you think Josh is feeling in this example? “I don’t hear my gold lock hit the floor, but I do hear the sound of calamity when Vondie hollers, OH, SNAP!”
He is feeling scared and shocked because he is doesn’t know why Vonnie said that.
What do you think josh thinks bout his hair?
Josh thinks that his hair is his pride and joy and he would never give it up.
Then, I guess you're not Da Man. Only Da Man wears Da Ring. Aw, come on, Dad. Tell you what: You bring home the trophy this year, and we'll see." What is the tone of this line from the text?
The tone is that he wants the ring and his dad will only give it to if he wins the championship.
What kind of figurative language is this? “ I can see the red scissors from Coach's desk smiling at me, their steel blades sharp and ready. I can see the red scissors from Coach's desk smiling at me, their steel blades sharp and ready.”
This is personification because scissors can’t smile
What is the meaning of “Da Man” in the book?
The meaning is the nickname that his dad got when he played. Also a man of the house.
What mood do you think josh is feeling in this example? “I could hit from half court…… Of course, I did. All net. I wait for JB to say something, but he just smiles, his eyes all moony.“
He is feeling powerful and proud of what he can do.
What do you think josh thinks about his dad and his health?
He thinks that he is not doing very good and agrees with his mom that his dad needs to go and see a doctor.
"JB high-fives me, with a familiar look. You want to bet, don't you? I ask. Yep, he says, then touches my hair". What is the tone of this line?
The tone of this line is that JB wants a bet and he is wanting to have some fun with the bet.
What kind of figurative language is this? ”slammerific shot…… supersonic sassy
This is Alliteration because it is a repetition of the same letter for each word
What is the definition Pa-tel-lar ten-d-ni-tis in the book?
The definition is what his dad had that made him quit playing basketball. Also known as jumpers knee
What mood is josh feeling in this example? “where is your brother? She asks. Probably on the phone with that girl.“
He is feeling Jealous because he wanted “mrs. sweet tea” and his brother got her.
What do you think josh thinks about his brother?
he thinks that he loves him and will do anything for him but he does not like him with “mrs sweet tea”
"IF I. LOSE. THE. BET. YOU, WANT. TO. WHAT? 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 off your hair." What is the tone in these lines?
The tone in these lines is that his is scared and nervous about if he loses the bet he won’t have part of his hair, which he treasures
What type of figurative language is this? “My mouth wide shut.”
This is an oxymoron because wide and shut are oposites and are used together
What is the definition of tipping point?
(tip-ping point)
As in: today at the library, I went upstairs, and walked down an aisle pulled The Giver off the shelf, and found my tipping point.
1. the point when the object shifts From one position to a new, entirely different one.
2. The point when someone loses it.
What mood is josh feeling in this example? “so were going to start eating better. Especially Dad, And were going to start tonight with some hummus and pita bread. FOR MY VICTORY DINNER?”
He is annoyed and frustrated that they have to eat hummus and pita for his victory dinner.
What do you think josh thinks about his mom being the assistant principle?
He thinks that she thinks it always about education but she loves her.
and before I know it I'm tilting the dummy's head back, pinching his nose, blowing in his mouth and pumping his chest thirty times All the while thinking that if life is really fair one day I'll be the writing notes to some sweet girl and JB Will have to squash his lips on some dummy's sweaty mouth". What tone is conveyed in these lines mom the text?
The tone in this text is he is mad that he has to be doing CPR on this dumbie and his brother is writing notes to his girl friend.