Figurative Language
Then struts
side
step
stutters
spins, and
s
k
i
n
s
Alliteration
What is the meaning of the word calamity?
Is a unexpected event
but today on the table
is some gross looking
orange creamy dip with brown specks in it.
imagery
The spinach
and tofu
salad,
mom packed
for my lunch
today is cruel,
enjambment
I’d treat it like gold and then mine it.
Desirable
Hes a
backcourt baller
on the break,
a running gunning
shooting star
metaphor
What is the meaning of the word irritated?
Show feelings of annoyed
that elbow just sent JB
kerplunk
to the floor.
foul
allusion
the repeated phrase "Filthy McNasty"
refrain
And that made me feel real good about my nickname.
proud or joyful
The gym is a loud crowded circus.
My stomach is a roller coaster,
my head a carousel.
metaphor
What is the meaning of the word posterizing?
to Make an awesome play against the opponent
She's no longer sweet.
bitter is her taste
Symbolism
Filthy McNasty is a MYTHical MANchild
of rather dubious distinction
alliteration
the other team calls a time out
dad, JB still won't speak to me
Right now JB can't
see you, son. dad says
disappointment
I can see the red scissors from Coach's desk smiling at me, their steel blades sharp and ready.
personification
What's the meaning of hypertension?
high blood pressure
Dad drops
I scream
help please!
foreshadowing
One last thing
if you don't mind it
that bet you just made
I decline it
rhyme scheme
a
b
c
b
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.
determined
I had the sickest double cross, and I kissed so many pretty ladies, they called me Lip-Gloss.
hyperbole
What is the meaning of the word pulchritudinous?
some who has great physical appeal
only brutal silence
the unspoken words
volcanic and weighty
foreshadow
a quick shoulder shake
a slice eye fake
number 28 is way past late
rhythm
my life was
broken
shattered
... PS. im sorry
sincere