Dear Basketball_MYP

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What is the main theme of the poem 'Dear Basketball'?

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The main theme is the author's deep love and passion for basketball.

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What literary device is used when the author writes a letter to basketball?

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Personification, as it gives human qualities to the game.

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What does the author express about his childhood dreams in the poem?

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The author dreamed of playing for the Lakers as a child.

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How does the author describe the challenges faced while playing basketball?

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He mentions playing through sweat and hurt, indicating perseverance.

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What is the author's purpose in writing 'Dear Basketball'?

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To honor the sport he loves and explain his feelings about retiring.

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What emotion does the author convey about his retirement from basketball?

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A sense of nostalgia and love for the game.

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Which line indicates the impact basketball had on the author's life?

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'When someone makes you feel as alive as you've made me feel.'

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What does the author reflect on regarding his basketball journey?

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He reflects on memories of shooting game-winning shots as a child.

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What does the phrase 'You gave a six-year-old boy his Laker dream' signify?

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It signifies the fulfillment of childhood aspirations through basketball.

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How does the author feel about the sport of basketball?

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He feels a deep love and gratitude for the sport.