The Crossover Review

MOST of the words in "Basketball rule #2" can be classified as-

• Pronouns

• Verbs

• Adjectives

• Nouns

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The inside of Mom and Dads closet is off limits because-

• There are precious items inside

• It is messy and very organized

• The boys might steal something

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Look at the word "hypertension". What other words use the prefix, "hyper-", in the same manner? Select all that apply.

• Hypersensitive

• Hyperbole

• Hyperactive

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What type of figurative language is used here to describe how Josh is feeling?

• Onomatopoeia

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The author includes the Ode to My Hair section so the reader will understand - 

• how much the narrator wishes he had nicer hair.

• how much Jordan envies Josh's hair.

• how much Josh cares about his hair.

• how much Josh wanted to be like his twin brother.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What figurative language is used when Josh says, "my brother is Superman tonight?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In The Crossover, page 156, What does the author mean by "But his eyes, empty as fired cannons, shoot way past me"?

• Josh and JB want to go to the local pirate festival.

• The author is comparing JB's arms to cannons.

• JB is pretending that Josh isn't there. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What type of figurative language is “our seats are in the clouds”?

• metaphor
• hyperbole
• simile
• personification

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the following metaphor mean: "Our Seats are in the clouds."

• The seats are comfy

• They are sitting in the top row of the bleachers

• They are on an airplane

• JB is mad at Josh

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

What type of figurative language is the following phrase: "Like a strong wind, Dad rises from the clouds"

• Hyperbole
• Metaphor
• Onomatopoeia
• Simile

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3