Use your own copy of The Crossover, the provided PDF, or the image provided within each question to answer the following question.
For 10a and 10b, use the poem "The last shot" (page 221) to answer each question. Be sure to answer both parts of the question using appropriate conventions.
10a. Provide one example of rhyme, and explain why the author used this stylistic technique. (2 points)
10b. Provide one example of repetition, and explain why the author used this stylistic technique. (2 points)
10a. One example of rhyme in the poem "The last shot" is the rhyme between the words "hurt" and "dirt" in the lines: "I’m so used to ridin’ the bench,
Where only the sun shines on my hurt.
Now it’s hot and the court is dirt." The author used this stylistic technique to create a musical quality in the poem and to enhance the overall flow and rhythm. The rhyme adds a sense of unity and coherence to the lines, emphasizing the speaker's feeling of being accustomed to being on the sidelines and facing adversity.
10b. One example of repetition in the poem "The last shot" is the repetition of the word "now" in the lines: "I can’t do it, not now.
Now it’s hot and the court is dirt." The author used this stylistic technique to emphasize a shift in the speaker's mindset and situation. By repeating "now," the author draws attention to the present moment and highlights the change in circumstances from the speaker's usual bench-riding and feeling of inadequacy. The repetition adds a sense of urgency and immediacy to the lines, conveying the speaker's determination to take their shot and face the challenge at hand.