![]() ![]() The layout of the book also makes an overall connection back to basketball. The action of the game is felt through, not just the words, but the actual layout of the words on the page. Lines are offset at different spacing, taking the readers eyes across the page in a way one’s eyes might follow a player on the court. Use of italics and various size fonts emphasize different words. Whenever Josh is playing basketball and is giving the reader a play by play of the game, the poetry style becomes more dramatic. ![]() Alexander also uses specific poem styles for various scenarios. Each poem’s first line is written in bold and also serves as the poem’s title. Alexander’s free verse poetry keep the story moving and help the reader progress quickly from scene to scene. The design and layout of this novel make it an engaging read. Cover image of The Crossoverretrieved from. ![]()
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