Fri💚Quizizz Slam, Dunk, & Hook

The word insignia means...

• a ghostly appearance

• a maze

• a mark or sign to represent a specific thing

• a door

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

The word labyrinth means...

• a symbol

• a map

• a maze-like or something confusing

• a dwelling

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

The word poised means...

• balanced and ready to move

• a maze

• a symbol

• running briskly

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

The word rhythm means...

• a regular pattern of sounds or movements

• balanced and ready to move

• relating to ideas about life

• symbol

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Metaphysical means...

• a symbol

• a maze

• the Roman god of speed

• relating to ideas about life and existence; beyond physical

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The word corkscrew means...

• symbolic way to determine speed

• move or twist in a spiral motion

• a labyrinth

• a beat of thrymes

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following choices best explains how the players feel about girls watching them (lines 18-19)?

We were metaphysical when girls

Cheered on the sidelines.

• It makes them feel extremely powerful.

• It distracts them from the game.

• It keeps them from worrying about their outside problems.

• It makes them very nervous and they would rather just play alone.

The following passage (lines 24-26) adds to the development of the poem mainly by fill in the blank__________.

When Sonny Boy's mama died

He played nonstop all day, so hard

Our backboard splintered.

• explaining that some matters are so serious that they have no connection to basketball

• suggesting that the lives of some of the players might be less than ideal

• explaining why Sonny Boy stopped playing basketball

• referring to a Greek god who was most famous for losing his mother as a child

Which of the following conclusions is best supported by the speaker’s memories?

• The boys were just beginning to realize the extent of their power on the court.

• The most important thing the boys learned playing basketball was fundamentals.

• The girls had the potential to be even better at basketball than the boys.

• Basketball always left the boys wanting more.

Which lines from the text most strongly support your answer to the Question----"Which of the following conclusions is best supported by the speaker’s memories?"

• "We’d corkscrew / Up & dunk balls that exploded”

• “A high note hung there / A long second.”

• “Trouble / Was there slapping a blackjack”

• “We had moves we didn’t know / We had.”