A Love Letter to Basketball Quiz

Why would Kobe Bryant talk about basketball as though it is a person? (-Nicole)

• Because he owned a dog named Basketball

• Because he is tired of playing the sport of basketball

• Because he felt a great connection with the sport of basketball

• Because he often heard the voice of basketball calling to him

The intended audience of Love Letter to Basketball is:​ (a)   ​

• a young fan of basketball
• basketball coaches
• retired basketball players
• Kobe Bryant's son

What is the main idea of the poem? (-Bryce)

• Kobe Bryant explains how he will win the Great Western Forum

• Kobe Bryant reflects on his time playing for the LA Lakers.

• Kobe Bryant recounts his story of how be began playing basketball

• Kobe Bryant describes how his emotional tie to basketball will never change.

Where is the shift in this poem? (-Kurtis)

• "5…4…3…2…1"

• "But I can't love you obsessively for much longer. "

• "I'll always be that kid with the rolled up socks"

• "Not because challenge called me, But because YOU called me."

What could the theme of this poem be? (-Premyere)

• Keep achieving your dreams no matter what

• It’s okay to accept change in life

• Don't let anyone tell you what you can or can't do

• The best way to get revenge is to be successful

In the 9th stanza, the narrator uses a ​ ​ (a)   tone. (-Devein)

• Pompous
• Bittersweet
• Uncertain
• Sorrowful

Select all that apply: Why might Kobe Bryant write this poem? (-Devein)

• To impress possible recruiters

• To give basketball a proper goodbye

• To encourage other people to pursue their love of basketball

• To speculate on the ever-changing climate of basketball within the NBA

• To demonstrate how significant basketball was in his life

Kobe Bryant uses a lot of ​ (a)   in his poem. (-Premyere)

• hyperboles
• similes
• alliteration
• imagery

How would the tone of the poem be different if Kobe were not retiring? (-Bryce)

• It would be more melancholy.

• It would be wiser.

• It would be more resentful.

• It would be more energetic.

What would have caused Kobe Bryant to retire? (-Kurtis)

• His health

• His mental health

• His father

• His teammates