Mercuro The Crossover: Warm Up

Chapter: "Josh Bell"

What do we learn about Josh Bell from this chapter? (Full sentences, and be complete)

Chapter: Josh Bell

“Your dad’s old school, like an ol’ Chevette.”

What figurative language is this?

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

Chapter: Josh Bell

“The hoop’s for sale, and I’m the buyer.”

What figurative language is this?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

Chapter: How I Got My Nickname

What do we learn about Josh and Dad’s relationship from this chapter?

Chapter: How I Got My Nickname

“…this cat is so hip, when he sits down he’s still standing.” What figurative language is this?

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopaeia

• Simile

• Personification

Chapter: Filthy McNasty

This chapter is a poem that plays with words.

“Dubious distinction” is alliteration. Why?

Chapter: Filthy McNasty

What is the “rock”?

What context clues prove your answer?

Chapter: Jordan Bell

What does Josh’s twin brother love more than basketball?

• Football

• Playing Video Games

• Hot Cheetos

• Betting

Chapter: Jordan Bell

Who does Jordan idolize?

• Steph Curry

• Michael Jordan

• Kobe Bryant

• Nate Mercuro

Chapter: On the way to the game

What are Josh’s locks?

• His Hair

• His Basketball Moves

• His Shoes

• His Bicycle Locks