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In the first stanza of “JB and I,” from The Crossover, the poet uses graphical elements such as punctuation to —
set the meter pattern for the poem
establish the rhyme scheme of the poem
create a sense of rhythm in the poem
form internal rhymes in the poem
Lines 1–2 are important to “JB and I,” from The Crossover, because they help to —
introduce a familiar sport
describe the speaker
create tension
establish the mood
In lines 9 through 15 of “At the End of Warm-Ups, My Brother Tries to Dunk,” from The Crossover, the
speaker seems —
envious
nervous
thoughtful
arrogant
In lines 16 to 21 of “JB and I,” from The Crossover, how does the structure change?
It changes from many short sentences to one long sentence.
It changes from many rhyming lines to no rhyming lines.
It changes from one speaker to many speakers.
It changes from one long stanza to several short stanzas.
What does the title “Double Doubles” reveal about the poem?
It reveals that the poem is about a set of twins.
It reveals that the poem is written by two people.
It reveals that the subject of the poem is tennis.
It reveals that the poem is written in double meter.
What does the author’s organizational structure in the poem “Double Doubles” reveal about the characters?
They are the same person pretending to be two people.
They are so close that they can finish each other’s sentences.
They are competitive when one challenges the other’s decisions.
They are similar people who play with different styles.
In “Double Doubles,” the poet uses I in order to —
suggest that the speaker is somewhat arrogant
develop the idea that the speaker is the same as the main character
emphasize how the speaker connects with the reader
identify who is speaking at the time in the poem
Which two phrases describe the reasons the poet of “Double Doubles” uses sensory language in lines 25
through 30?
To identify the examples of teamwork and To know how a speaker was feeling
To know how a speaker was feeling and To feel compassion for the speakers
To feel compassion for the speakers
To understand why the speakers won and To feel compassion for the speakers
Why do both authors write the poems from the same point of view?
The poems are written from the sibling’s point of view so readers can get a third-person account of
the events.
The poems are written from the author’s point of view so readers can get a first-person account of the events.
The poems are written from the sibling’s point of view so readers can get a first-person account of the events
The poems are written from the author’s point of view so readers can get a third-person account of the events.
JB shaves his head, and his
brother had dreadlocks.
True
False
The Williams sisters are both
named after planets.
True
False
One twin plays forward, and
the other plays guard.
True
False
Venus is good at volleying,
and her sister is good at lobs.
True
False
According to the speaker in “JB and I,” why is JB more interested in being religious than in playing basketball?
JB had a spiritual experience at camp.
JB is not as good a slasher as the speaker is.
JB is interested in a girl at church.
JB is trying to please his parents.
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