From Crossover

The author uses the figurative language in stanza 1 to convey...

• that the twins are passionate about basketball

• that the twins are a lot alike but they have differences too

• To emphasize the boys' age

• none of the above

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

Why is stanza 2 important to the poem?

• it develops the contrast between the speaker and his brother

• it highlights the likes and dislikes of the speaker

• It shows what University the speaker wants to attend

• It coveys the arrogance of the speaker

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

When the author uses the phrase, "J.B's the second most phenomenal baller on our team," the reader can infer

• that there is another player that dominates both boys on the court

• that the coach has a favorite

• that the speaker is confident that he is the best player on the team

• None of the above

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What can the reader infer about J.B. based on his newly found love for church

• J.B. is so wrapped up in girls that he "loves" church because of a girl that goes.

• J.B. is very devoted to his religious studies unlike his brother.

• J.B. no longer has the love for basketball that his brother has

• J.B. is being influenced by his parents.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why does the author use all caps in the word GIRLS in line 21?

• to show how much the idea of girls irritates JB

• to emphasize the role girls are playing in J.B's life

• to convey how much trouble girls create for boys

• None of the above

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Explain what the graphical element in line 8 does for the meaning of the poem.

• It mimics the take off of a plane to allow the reader to better visualize the speaker as he dunks

• It emphasizes the sound in the room

• It imitates music

• It emphasizes the excitement in the room as the game starts

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

The metaphors in stanza three (lines 16-18) conveys what about the scene?

• that it is crowded and stuffy in the gym

• That it is fun to be on the court in front of one's family.

• that it is a fun, exciting atmosphere in which the speaker feels like a performer.

• That it is a hectic, terrifying scene that the speaker is having to endure

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the best mood to describe page 24?

• chaotic and sinister

• chaotic and exciting

• apprehensive and melancholy

• animated and dangerous

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4