Long Way Down Review

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What is 'The Rules' in the context of 'Long Way Down'?

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A set of guidelines that Will follows regarding violence and revenge.

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Who is Tony in 'Long Way Down'?

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Will's friend who loves to play basketball and tries to dunk.

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Who is the author of 'Long Way Down'?

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Jason Reynolds.

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'cracking what sounded like all the knuckles in the world'?

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Hyperbole (exaggeration).

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What is the significance of the character Buck in 'Long Way Down'?

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He teaches Will about 'The Rules' and influences his decisions.

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What does the act of standing up symbolize in 'Long Way Down'?

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It represents Will's readiness to confront his choices and the situation he is in.

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What theme is explored through Will's internal conflict in 'Long Way Down'?

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The theme of revenge and its consequences.

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How does Jason Reynolds use poetry in 'Long Way Down'?

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He uses verse to convey emotions and the urgency of Will's situation.

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What role does the elevator play in 'Long Way Down'?

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It serves as a setting for Will's reflections and encounters with different characters.

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What does Will's journey down the elevator symbolize?

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It symbolizes his descent into the cycle of violence and the choices he faces.

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