Flashcard Review: from "The Crossover" and "Double Doubles"

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things or abstract concepts.

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Identify an example of personification from 'The Crossover'.

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The line 'the fiberglass trembles' uses personification.

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What can be inferred from the line 'As soon as I see sister Venus rising' in 'Double Doubles'?

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It suggests that one of the sisters is about to deliver the winning serve.

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What is a common theme in the poem 'Double Doubles'?

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A common theme is that great teammates know how to work together.

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What does the pronoun 'They' indicate in the context of 'Double Doubles'?

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It indicates third person, showing that the poem is not in first person.

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How do the two columns in 'Double Doubles' relate to each other?

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Each column represents the point of view of one of the sisters.

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What is the significance of the title 'Double Doubles'?

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The title refers to a tennis term and highlights the teamwork between the sisters.

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'BOO YAH, Dad screams from the top row'?

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This phrase uses exclamation to convey excitement and energy.

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What does the term 'theme' refer to in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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What is the effect of using first-person perspective in poetry?

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It creates a personal connection between the speaker and the reader.