Doubles/Doubles

Front

What can you infer about Williams sisters based off the details provided in lines 4-14?

Back

The Williams sisters have mutual love and respect for each other.

Front

Who are the speakers in the poem, "Double Doubles?"

Back

Serena and Venus Williams

Front

What mood does J. Patrick Lewis create in the poem, “Double Doubles?” What specific words and phrases make you feel this way?

Back

inspired

Front

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word: astonish in the sentence: "My sister’s lobs and volleys so astonish me, the score our score is usually plenty—love."

Back

To surprise or impress someone greatly.

Front

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word: lobs and volleys so astonish me, the score is usually plenty—love.

Back

A ball hit in a high arc over an opponent.

Front

What does the literary term theme refer to?

Back

an underlying message or lesson of a literary work, which may be stated directly or indirectly.

Front

Which specific lines from the poem “Double Doubles” best capture the theme?

Back

"My sister’s lobs and volleys so astonish me"

Front

According to the poem, what advantage do the Williams sisters have over other players?

Back

They each know everything about the way the other plays

Front

Why do you think the author chose to have both speakers say most of the lines together in unity?

Back

To convey their sisterly bond and sense of teamwork

Front

What can you infer about the Williams sisters based off the following quote:

I play as if I know
where she’ll be going.
We move together
like a fine machine.
The Williams sisters
read each other better
than a to z
and everything between.

Back

The sisters know the value of teamwork and cooperation