Post A

Vocabulary:
1.) Bergamo-a Turkish rug characterized by a long pile, floral or geometric patterns, and red-orange hues. Pg#74.
2.) Comparisons-The act of comparing or the process of being compared. Pg#74.

Figurative language:
1.The Italians were in a festive mood. there not really in a festive there just happy. Pg#74.
2. Sly and trey were close by, laughing at him but also reuniting with their old teammates. there not really laughing at the new teammates. Pg#75.
3. Sure, he said with a grin. he doesn't really have a grin his tone made it look like he had a grin. Pg#75.

Quote:
"Says the team was unable to find a decent quarterback in the off-season so we're screwed again." The team is saying the Rick a just another bad QB that they picked up in the Off-Season.

Theme:

The theme of this book now is more getting to the team and letting Rick have a chance at the quarterback position.