Question
1. What can be inferred about JB's personality from the conversation between Josh and Miss Sweet Tea in the poem "Phone Conversation (I sub for JB)"? (Indirect characterization)(1 point)
Responses
He is nervous about talking to girls.
He is nervous about talking to girls.
He does not trust his brother.
He does not trust his brother.
He does not care about girls.
He does not care about girls.
He is overconfident.
He is overconfident.
Question 2
2. Why can't Josh sleep before the big game in the poem "The main reason I can't sleep"?(1 point)
Responses
He is worried about the game.
He is worried about the game.
His brother is on the phone with a girl.
His brother is on the phone with a girl.
He is worried about his dad.
He is worried about his dad.
The stubble on his head is itchy on the pillow.
The stubble on his head is itchy on the pillow.
Question 3
3. Use the notes from your reading of "Second Quarter."
Read "Tipping Point." - Page 118-119
In three to four sentences. Identify a tipping point in your life and explain how it was similar to or different from the one Josh describes in the poem. Use specific details from your life and text evidence from the novel to support your answer.
(4 points)
0 / 10000 Word Limit
Question 4
Objective: Define direct and indirect characterization
4. Which of the following BEST defines direct characterization?(1 point)
Responses
When other characters describe the main character’s qualities.
When other characters describe the main character’s qualities.
When the author provides clear, explicit descriptions of a character's traits, thoughts, or actions.
When the author provides clear, explicit descriptions of a character's traits, thoughts, or actions.
When a character’s physical appearance is left up to the reader’s imagination.
When a character’s physical appearance is left up to the reader’s imagination.
When the author hints at a character’s traits through their actions and words.
When the author hints at a character’s traits through their actions and words.
Question 5
Objective: Identify and explain character development
5. Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?(1 point)
Responses
Maria was shy and didn’t like speaking in public.
Maria was shy and didn’t like speaking in public.
Lily avoided eye contact and shuffled her feet when she introduced herself.
Lily avoided eye contact and shuffled her feet when she introduced herself.
James was the tallest player on the basketball team.
James was the tallest player on the basketball team.
Daniel’s teacher said he was always polite and helpful.
Daniel’s teacher said he was always polite and helpful.
Question 6
6. In The Crossover, how does the author help readers connect with Josh and Jordan?(1 point)
Responses
By focusing only on their performance on the basketball court.
By focusing only on their performance on the basketball court.
By describing their physical traits without mentioning their emotions or actions.
By describing their physical traits without mentioning their emotions or actions.
By directly stating their goals and fears without additional context.
By directly stating their goals and fears without additional context.
By providing both direct and indirect characterization to paint a realistic picture of their lives.
Responses
He is nervous about talking to girls.
He is nervous about talking to girls.
He does not trust his brother.
He does not trust his brother.
He does not care about girls.
He does not care about girls.
He is overconfident.
He is overconfident.
Question 2
2. Why can't Josh sleep before the big game in the poem "The main reason I can't sleep"?(1 point)
Responses
He is worried about the game.
He is worried about the game.
His brother is on the phone with a girl.
His brother is on the phone with a girl.
He is worried about his dad.
He is worried about his dad.
The stubble on his head is itchy on the pillow.
The stubble on his head is itchy on the pillow.
Question 3
3. Use the notes from your reading of "Second Quarter."
Read "Tipping Point." - Page 118-119
In three to four sentences. Identify a tipping point in your life and explain how it was similar to or different from the one Josh describes in the poem. Use specific details from your life and text evidence from the novel to support your answer.
(4 points)
0 / 10000 Word Limit
Question 4
Objective: Define direct and indirect characterization
4. Which of the following BEST defines direct characterization?(1 point)
Responses
When other characters describe the main character’s qualities.
When other characters describe the main character’s qualities.
When the author provides clear, explicit descriptions of a character's traits, thoughts, or actions.
When the author provides clear, explicit descriptions of a character's traits, thoughts, or actions.
When a character’s physical appearance is left up to the reader’s imagination.
When a character’s physical appearance is left up to the reader’s imagination.
When the author hints at a character’s traits through their actions and words.
When the author hints at a character’s traits through their actions and words.
Question 5
Objective: Identify and explain character development
5. Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?(1 point)
Responses
Maria was shy and didn’t like speaking in public.
Maria was shy and didn’t like speaking in public.
Lily avoided eye contact and shuffled her feet when she introduced herself.
Lily avoided eye contact and shuffled her feet when she introduced herself.
James was the tallest player on the basketball team.
James was the tallest player on the basketball team.
Daniel’s teacher said he was always polite and helpful.
Daniel’s teacher said he was always polite and helpful.
Question 6
6. In The Crossover, how does the author help readers connect with Josh and Jordan?(1 point)
Responses
By focusing only on their performance on the basketball court.
By focusing only on their performance on the basketball court.
By describing their physical traits without mentioning their emotions or actions.
By describing their physical traits without mentioning their emotions or actions.
By directly stating their goals and fears without additional context.
By directly stating their goals and fears without additional context.
By providing both direct and indirect characterization to paint a realistic picture of their lives.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the suggested responses to your questions based on the information provided:
**Question 1:**
What can be inferred about JB's personality from the conversation between Josh and Miss Sweet Tea in the poem "Phone Conversation (I sub for JB)"?
- **Response:** He is nervous about talking to girls.
**Question 2:**
Why can't Josh sleep before the big game in the poem "The main reason I can't sleep"?
- **Response:** He is worried about the game.
**Question 3:**
Identify a tipping point in your life and explain how it was similar to or different from the one Josh describes in the poem. Use specific details from your life and text evidence from the novel to support your answer.
- **Response:** A tipping point in my life was when I decided to join the basketball team in high school. This was similar to Josh's experience in the poem when he describes the pressure and anxiety leading up to a big game. Like Josh, I felt nervous about trying out and performing in front of others, which was a significant moment that pushed me out of my comfort zone. However, unlike Josh, I had the support of my family, whereas Josh seems to carry more of the weight of expectations on his own.
**Question 4:**
Which of the following BEST defines direct characterization?
- **Response:** When the author provides clear, explicit descriptions of a character's traits, thoughts, or actions.
**Question 5:**
Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?
- **Response:** Lily avoided eye contact and shuffled her feet when she introduced herself.
**Question 6:**
In The Crossover, how does the author help readers connect with Josh and Jordan?
- **Response:** By providing both direct and indirect characterization to paint a realistic picture of their lives.
**Question 1:**
What can be inferred about JB's personality from the conversation between Josh and Miss Sweet Tea in the poem "Phone Conversation (I sub for JB)"?
- **Response:** He is nervous about talking to girls.
**Question 2:**
Why can't Josh sleep before the big game in the poem "The main reason I can't sleep"?
- **Response:** He is worried about the game.
**Question 3:**
Identify a tipping point in your life and explain how it was similar to or different from the one Josh describes in the poem. Use specific details from your life and text evidence from the novel to support your answer.
- **Response:** A tipping point in my life was when I decided to join the basketball team in high school. This was similar to Josh's experience in the poem when he describes the pressure and anxiety leading up to a big game. Like Josh, I felt nervous about trying out and performing in front of others, which was a significant moment that pushed me out of my comfort zone. However, unlike Josh, I had the support of my family, whereas Josh seems to carry more of the weight of expectations on his own.
**Question 4:**
Which of the following BEST defines direct characterization?
- **Response:** When the author provides clear, explicit descriptions of a character's traits, thoughts, or actions.
**Question 5:**
Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?
- **Response:** Lily avoided eye contact and shuffled her feet when she introduced herself.
**Question 6:**
In The Crossover, how does the author help readers connect with Josh and Jordan?
- **Response:** By providing both direct and indirect characterization to paint a realistic picture of their lives.