Crossover Test Review

His dad is only allowed to wear the ring, because he is Da Man he would consider wearing it if Josh won the championship game

According to dad, who is the only one who can wear his ring? When would he consider letting Josh wear it?

Is about not having fear when the game is online

Basketball rule number nine

Simile

Dad steals the ball like a thief in the night

Personification and simile

Dad, do you miss playing basketball?... Like hip hop misses Tupac...

The connection between Josh and JB, particularly in the story, are very close and in sync on the court and off. Their love is strong, and they would do anything for each other.

Describe the connection between Josh and JB, particularly early in the story?

Simile

Down by three, they're playing like kittens not Wildcats

First person - Josh Bell

From what point of view does Kwame Alexander write The Crossover?

JB and dad

He doesn't trash talk like?

Personification

He passes the ball... But the defense is suffocating

Josh likes Duke, while JB likes North Carolina

How are Josh and JB different ?

Josh is nicknamed after a jazz song by Horace Silver, and he grew to love it hearing his dad use it to cheer for him playing ball

How did Josh get his nickname ?

John wears his hair in dreadlocks like his favorite rappers and it differs from JB while JB is bald. Josh thinks of his hair as wings that make him fly

How dies Josh wear his hair and how does it differ him from JB ? What does Josh think of his hair as ?

His moves are so good, they're filthy

How does Josh's nickname describe his game?

Metaphor

I miss eating up cats... The court is my kitchen

Personification and simile

If anyone else called me, fresh and sweet, I'd burn mad as a flame

Personification and metaphor

If my two stars aren't aligned, there's no way the universe is kind to us

The part of the plot where Josh and JB go through items and dad, safety block is the rising action

In which part of the plot do Josh and JB go through items in dad's safety box?

He keeps a play- by- pay in his head, like a sports caster, commenting on his nasty crossover and setting up a Vondie Little to score

Instead of trash, talking like his family members what does Josh do instead?

Metaphor

JB, who gives downtown then double dips it into the bowl

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Josh and JB are almost turning?

Coughing and grabbing his chest, he also laughed it off, but Josh thinks mom Chanel

Josh and JB are shooting free throws when suddenly dad starts?

Dunk

Josh is the only kid on the team who can?

Jordan Bell (JB)

Josh's twin brother, who also plays basketball, likes to get and his favorite player is Michael Jordan

Personification

Listen to that piano, fast and free...

Stroke and heart disease

Mom, tell Josh they need to eat healthy since grandpa had a?

He subs in for JV and starts talking to Alexis and says that he likes her and she also says the same

Since JB is shy when Alexis calls, what does Josh do for JB?

True

T/F: God respects Josh his wishes when he says he doesn't want to be called filthy anymore

True

T/F: JB dismisses dad's coughing spell as something minor

False

T/F: Josh breaks JB's ankle for cutting his hair

False

T/F: Josh is happy to see JB and Alexis together at lunch

True

T/F: Josh wants to attend dad's doctors appointment, which is scheduled over Christmas break

True

T/F: Josh's dad was featured on ESPN's best dunks ever

True

T/F: dad likes to tell stories, and his humor helps diffuse tension

False

T/F: dad misses working and plans on writing a book about spaceships

True

T/F: mom is away at a conference, so she didn't run his dad's c cough that worries, Josh

False

T/F: mom is excited about dad's job offer

False

T/F: the coach makes dad sit on the top row of the bleachers, where he can't interfere

Metaphor

The team and coach and Alexis and me, where his JB's choir

Conflict or problems Josh is facing is that he wants to pay for basketball, he's concerned about his dad's health, and besides all that a girl is in between him and JB

What conflicts or problem is Josh facing ?

Josh is focused on basketball more, while JB recently sparked an interest in girls

What do Josh and JB focus on more?

Dad's championship ring the boys can only wear when they become Da Man because their dad had the best double cross

What does Josh ask dad, but still can't wear?

Josh thinks, hummus, and pita bread aren't that good, and then, like mac & cheese with fried chicken, but understand that it's good for him

What does Josh think of the hummus and pita bread?

Dad supports the family with the money, he saved, staying busy working the house

What does dad do since he doesn't play ball anymore?

The fact Josh notices the new girl has on JB is that he wears cologne and loafers to school, and he smiles a lot more

What effect does Josh noticed? The new girl has on JB?

Josh flirts, but it may be genuine not just pretending to be JB. Josh almost calls her Miss sweet tea. Josh asked if she wants to be his girlfriend while JB in the bathroom.

What happens when Josh pretends to be JB on the phone?

Josh has excuses

What happens when dad just pollard's after the next win?

Dad's warm - up with Josh draws a crowd

What happens when the bells go to the rack for a down for three - on three - tournament, before dad falls?

The impact Josh's dad has on Josh is that Josh looks up to his dad as a basketball legend. His dad is important in Josh's life. His dad always makes them laugh and gives him guidance. He is always supportive of his sons in a basketball tournament or match.

What impact does Josh's dad have on Josh?

The assistant principal of the school

What is Joh's mom's job ?

Filthy McNasty, who is great at basketball , just like his father who played with professionals

What is Josh Bell's nickname ?

When you stop playing your game, you've already lost

What is basketball role number five?

In life, always leave your heart on the court - your heart is on the court

What is basketball rule number one?

The authors, purpose, in using the unique style is because he is trying to show readers who (a.k.a Josh) our appreciative of poetry and rap

What is the authors purpose in using this unique style?

The writing style is unique, because it's written in poetic verses, or rap, rather than the traditional style of writing

What is unique about the writing style of this story?

Josh normally eats lunch with JB, but JB enters the cafeteria, holding hands with Alexis. Josh is upset. They have an inside joke of saying " filthy McNasty"

What new things have has Josh experience at school during lunch?

A recent change the relationship experience was JB cutting five locks off JB's hair. He also is jealous of JB's new girlfriend, miss sweet tea, leaving Josh lonely

What recent change has their relationship experience?

Josh is frustration of many things erupting during a game, when Josh makes a pass that makes JB nosebleed

What result does Josh's frustration lead to?

She limits to families restaurant visits. She remove salt from the table. She banned our chicken and BBQ.

What suggests Mom is concerned about healthy eating choices ?

Traits that Josh's dad passed onto his boys are a lot for basketball and are good at it. Josh also learned his dad might have grandpa's heart, condition, which the boys could have, as well.

What traits has Josh's dad passed onto the boys?

The bet is that if JB makes the winning shot, he'll cut off 1, and if JB misses, JB has to moon the sixth graders at lunch

When JB and Josh's basketball team the Wildcats are down at half - time when JB makes a bet to Josh, what is the bet ?

Coach suggest that Josh should buy mom something special for Christmas because it might convince mom to let Josh play in the championship league

Why does Coach suggest that Josh should buy mom something special for Christmas?

JB's response of yeah dad can we sound so sweet to Josh because JB is referring to him and JB as we meaning their brotherly bond is getting back together

Why does JB's response of Yeah dad can we sound so sweet to Josh

Josh is obsessed with Michael Jordan because he has all of his merchandise and limited addition sneakers. He also has a toothbrush that he only used once

Why does Josh claim JB stalking Michael Jordan?

Josh isn't willing to bet all of his locks if the likeness of JB having to make a winning shot is so low ?

Why isn't Josh willing to bet all of his locks if the likeness of JB having to make a winning shot is so low ?

Josh's point of view, and his feelings can help we connect with him more in the story and relate to him

Why would a writer choose this POV over the other?

Simile

Your dad's old school, like an ol' Chevette

Metaphor

Your game so sweet, it's a crap Suzette