"The Crossover" and "Double Doubles"

What do the first two lines of "JB and I" desribe?

Answer explanation

The speaker is describing him and his brother. He tells us their age and that they are identical twins.

In "JB and I" why did the poet include words in all capitals? (HATE and GIRL). Look back in the story and explain why the author included these. What do they do?

Answer explanation

The speaker says "HATE" because him and his brother are completely different types of basketball players. So, if they weren't brothers then they would hate each other.

The speaker says "GIRLS" because he is angry at JB for being more focused on them rather than basketball.

Both of these emphasize the relationship between JB and the speaker.

How does the structure of "JB and I" change?

• From short to long sentences

• Normal rhyming pattern to an irregular one

• From statements to questions

• One long stanza to short stanzas

In lines 8-15, type an example of personification.

What does the previous example of personification describe?

Which lines from "Double Doubles" support the inference that one of the sisters is about to serve to win?

What odes the organizational structure of "Double Doubles" reveal about Venus and Serena?

• They are so similar that they repeat each other's words.

• They are so close that they can finish each other's sentences.

What do the two columns in "Double Doubles" represent?

Type a quote that shows that the sisters can anticipate each other's moves on the court.

What point of view is "Double Doubles" written in?

• 1st Person

• 2nd Person

• 3rd Person