Question 1

What do you notice about the structure of the poem, 'Dribbling?' How does the structure contribute to the mood and tone of the poem?

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It’s like the words are doing what they say (i.e. 'slipping').

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The structure is rhyming couplets.

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The structure is in the form of a sonnet.

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The structure is free verse.

Question 2

What point of view is this novel told from? How can you tell?

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First person narrative because of the pronouns (I’m, I, etc.)

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Second person

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Third person

Question 3

How did the narrator get his nickname?

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His dad gave it to him.

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His friends gave it to him.

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He earned it through his basketball skills.

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He came up with it himself.

Question 4

How does the meaning of his nickname change, as the novel progresses?

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At first he didn’t like it and the connotation was negative, but over time it became something cool based on his basketball skills.

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The connotation of the nickname becomes more negative as the novel progresses.

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The meaning of his nickname remains the same throughout the novel.

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The nickname becomes less important as the novel progresses.

Question 5

What is the meaning behind the poem, 'Five Reasons I Have Locks?'

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It is about his dread locks and why he has them.

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The poem is about the five reasons the narrator loves basketball.

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The poem has no specific meaning.

Question 6

What does the poem, 'Conversation' reveal about Josh and his dad’s relationship?

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They have a close relationship, his dad also played basketball, and his dad kind of teases him.

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Josh and his dad have a strained relationship.

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Josh and his dad have no relationship.

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Josh and his dad have a strictly professional relationship.

Question 7

What does the poem, 'Basketball Rule #1' mean?

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Family is important.

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Forgiveness is crucial in relationships.

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Basketball is the most important thing in life.

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Following rules is essential to success.

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