Doubles

What can you infer about Williams sisters based off the details provided in lines 4-14.

• The Williams sisters have played tennis together for many years

• The Williams sisters have both won Olympic gold medals

• The Williams sisters have mutual love and respect for each other

Who are the speakers in the poem, "Double Doubles?"

• J. Patrick Lewis

• Serena Williams

• Venus Williams

• Serena and Venus Williams

What mood does J. Patrick Lewis create in the poem, “Double Doubles?” What specific words and phrases make you feel this way?

• melancholy

• inspired

• lonely

• tense

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

We took our game

to beaded stars above.

My sister’s

lobs and

volleys

so astonish me,

the score

our score

is usually

plenty—

love

• to anger someone intentionally

• To surprise or impress someone greatly.

• To be convinced of an action

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

My sister’s

lobs and

volleys

so astonish me,

the score

our score

is usually

plenty—

love.

• A ball that doesn't reach over the net in tennis

• A ball hit in a high arc over an opponent.

• A foul ball

What does the literary term theme refer to?

• an underlying message or lesson of a literary work, which may be stated directly or indirectly.

• the setting of a text

• the speakers in a poem

Which specific lines from the poem “Double Doubles” best capture the theme?

• "My sister’s lobs and volleys so astonish me"

• "I took the name between the Earth and Mercury"

• "Match point is only one quick ace away"

According to the poem, what advantage do the Williams sisters have over other players?

• The moves of both sisters are always identical

• They each know everything about the way the other plays

• They both enjoy playing tennis

Why do you think the author chose to have both speakers say most of the lines together in unity?

• To show the thrill that comes from winning a game

• To convey their sisterly bond and sense of teamwork

• To communicate their love of tennis

What can you infer about the Williams sisters based off the following quote:

I play as if I know

where she’ll be going.

We move together

like a fine machine.

The Williams sisters

read each other better

than a to z

and everything between.

• The sisters do not settle for second best

• The sisters know the value of teamwork and cooperation

• The sisters are bright young ladies