Figurative Language
"long twisted hair like wings" is an example of...
simile
What is the full name (first and last) of the narrator of The Crossover?
Josh Bell
What was the calamity that happened with Josh's locks?
JB cut off 5 instead of one for a bet. Then, he had to get the rest cut off.
When Josh is caught with the note during the vocabulary test, does he decide to:
a. hand over the note and embarass JB
b. hide the note and take the heat
b. hide the note and take the heat
"his forehead a factory of sweat" is an example of...
metaphor or alliteration
What is Josh's mom's occupation?
Assistant Principal
Which area of the body does patellar tendinitis affect?
the knee
What drink does the new girl bring to JB after the game?
sweet tea
"...safety box with the key in the lock...practically begging me to open it" is an example of...
personification
What is Josh's nickname?
Filthy McNasty
Which area of the body does hypertension affect?
blood vessels/heart
What does the Bell family do Sundays after church?
simile and onomatopoeia
What does JB stand for?
Jordan Bell
What is a synonym for pulchritudinous?
pretty, gorgeous, appealing, attactive etc.
Why does Josh's mom not let the family eat out at certain restaurants or have too much salt?
Josh's grandfather died of hypertension and his dad has similar health issues.
"I'm sneaky and silky as a snake" is an example of (2 types)...
alliteration and simile
What is the name of Josh and JB's friend who is also on the basketball team?
Vondie Little
What is a crossover?
"a basketball move in which a player dribbles a ball quickly from one hand to the other"
What does the free throw represent in Basketball Rule #4?
"If you miss
enough of life's
free throws
you will pay
in the end."
a free or easy opportunity