Crossover pg. 89-109 (Poetry Vocabulary)

Filthy, talking to your brother right now would be like pushing water uphill with a rake, son. (pg. 91)

This is an example of which type of figurative language?

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• assonance

• simile

What does Dad mean when he says "talking to your brother right now would be like pushing water uphill with a rake"

• Talking to him is a good idea

• Talk to him outside

• Talking to him would be a waste of your time

• Make sure to have a rake

Basketball Rule #5 has how many stanzas?

When

you stop

playing

your game

you've already

lost.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 6

Up by sixteen with six seconds showing, JB smiles, then STRUTS side steps stutters... (pg. 94)

This is an example of which type of figurative language?

• metaphor

• alliteration

• simile

• hyperbole

What did Josh learn about his grandfather in his conversation with mom? (pg. 96-98)

• Grandpa was a basketball player, too.

• Grandpa was a jazz musician.

• Grandpa died of a stroke, and had heart disease.

• Grandpa ate healthy and took good care of himself.

Mom put Josh in charge of keeping Dad away from what? (pg. 97-98)

• Eating hummus and pita bread

• Playing basketball at the recreation center.

• Eating fried foods (Pollards Chicken, Krispy Kreme, etc.)

His mouth is curled up like a little tunnel. (pg. 102)

This is an example of which type of figurative language?

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• simile

• onomatopoeia

What most likely happened to Dad when he stopped and "clutched his chest" (pg. 101-102)

• He was just joking around with his sons.

• He had a small heart attack.

• He was choking on something.

Who spoke with "Miss Sweet Tea" (Alexis) over the phone?

• JB

• Jordan

• Mom

• Josh

"Dad, you've told that story a million times!"

This is an example which type of figurative language?

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• alliteration

• simile