The Crossover Review

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'He runs like the wind.'

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What does it mean to atone?

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To make up for past mistakes or wrongdoings.

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What are 'wings' in the context of Filthy's character?

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Dreadlocks that he believes help him dunk.

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What is the main reason JB stopped talking to Josh?

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Josh intentionally hit JB in the face with a basketball.

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What genre does the book 'Crossover' belong to?

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It's a novel (narrative), in verse.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What does it mean to be jealous?

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To feel envious of someone else's achievements or advantages.

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What is the significance of the title 'Crossover'?

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It refers to the blending of basketball and personal relationships, highlighting the characters' struggles.

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What is an allusion?

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art. Example: 'He was a real Romeo with the ladies.'