figurative language
What form of figurative language is Josh using in this quote?
’’He was reading me like a book, but I turned the page and had him SHOOK’’
It’s a Simile because it uses like or as
What’s the word pulchritudinous mean In the book?
In the book it’s described as having great physical beauty and appeal.
What is the symbolism of his hair?
He describes his hair as a way to be closer to his dad, he also describes them as his wings and without them, he wouldn’t be able to fly and succeeded
What figurative language is “tick and tock” on page 36?
It’s onomatopoeia because it’s making a sound
What’s the tone In basketball rule 3?
Pride
what kind of figurative language is the quote below?
’’your dad‘s old school, like an ol’ chevett’’
It’s a Simile because it uses like or as
In certain poems in the book, why do you think the author places words in unique places?
To hold the reader’s attention, to Exaggerate the word, to make the reader understand the actions happening in the poem, etc.
What’s the mood on page 51, basketball rule #2?
Work hard, persistance
What the rhyme scheme for the poem segment bellow:
A quick shoulder SHAKE, a slick eye FAKE —
Number 28 is
way past late.
He's reading me like a
BOOK
but turn the page
and watch him look,
which can only mean I got him
SHOOK.
His feet are the bank and I'm the crook.
Breaking, Braking,
taking him to the left - now he's took.
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What’s the tone in the poem “missing”?
It’s sad but in a humorous way
Why does Josh say this? What form of figurative language is it?
”my hair is like wings each lock lifting me higher and higher“
Josh says this because he believes his locks brought him some sort of luck. It’s a simile
On page 39, how does the author describe the word calamity?
an unexpected undesirable event; often physically injurious
What kind of element is the line “ I am no Pythagoras”?
This is allusion because its referencing a well none person
How does sound devices affect the poems in the book?
It create a specific rhythm, tone, and mood in the authors writing, which helps to emphasize the message of the book.
What is the tone of the poem, basketball rule #4?
The tone is threatining
When Josh say the line ‘‘see when I play ball im on fire’’ what form of figurative language is that
It’s a Hyperbole because it’s an exaggeration
What’s the meaning of hypertension on page 76
A disease known as high blood pressure
What’s the mood of page 30 and 31?
Suspenseful
What’s the rhyme scheme in this poem section:
In the driveway, I'm
SHAKING AND BAKING.
You don't want none of this, I say.
I'm about to TAKE IT TO THE HOLE.
Keep your eye on the ball.
I'd hate to see you
F
A
L
L
You shoulda gone with your GIRLFRIEND
to the mall.
Just play ball, JB shouts.
Okay, but WATCH OUT, my BROTHER,
TARHEEL LOVER.
I'm about to go UNDER
COVER.
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What’s the tone on page 67-68?
The tone is exciting
When Josh was talking about his brother and he said ’’his mouth was swimming on the floor’’ what kind of figurative language was this.
It’s personification because mouths can’t swim
How did Josh describe patellar tendinitis?
He described it as the condition that arises when the muscle that connects the kneecap to the shin bone becomes irritated due to overuse, especially from jumping activities such as basketball
What is the symbolism of basketball so far in the book?
So far it represents their life all part of it, the good and the bad
On page 33 what is the repetition used in the “ode to my hair” poem?
In the poem “I’d__” is repeated
On page 70 whats the tone?
The tone is coceqenced