Which highlighted word is an example of unusual capitalization?

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Reread "JB and I". Why do you think the poet wrote the word "HATE" in all capital letters?

• to show that they are arguing about basketball teams

• to express that the brothers dislike each other

• to emphasize that the brothers are so different, they would strongly hate each other if they were not family

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

Reread lines 16-21 of the first poem "JB and I". How has JB changed?

• JB is more focused on basketball than girls.

• JB is more focused on girls than basketball.

• JB is becoming religious.

• JB is improving his basketball skills.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which lines show evidence of a conflict between the speaker and his brother, JB?

• "I'm the only kid on the team who can do that"

• "Not even close, JB. What's the matter? The hoop too high for you?"

• "Players gather at center circle, dap each other, pound each other."

• "JB and I glance at each other, ready to bust out laughing."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Reread "At the End of Warm-Ups, My Brother Tries to Dunk". Which line has an example of a metaphor?

• line 11

• line 20

• line 10

• line 16

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which line has an example of a simile?

• line 1

• line 4

• line 6

• line 13

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which line has an example of personification?

• line 10

• line 15

• line 17

• line 22

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Reread lines 16-18. What does this figurative language help you imagine?

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In line 29, the coach says, "Love ignites the spirit, brings teams together." What advice is he giving the team?

• It's important to show love to your family.

• A team is more important than an individual person.

• Showing love for your teammates will make the team play better.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In "The Sportscaster", why do you think the poet capitalized and put each word of "Watch / React / Surprise" on a separate line?

• To draw the reader's attention to the speaker's basketball strategy.

• To describe the way the crowd cheers during the game.

• To compare the speaker with his brother, JB.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5