The author of “slam, Dunk, & Hook”, Yusef komunyakaa, Show the reader both sides, in which basketball is involve in the life of the players. This poem, exemplifies the vigor of the young athlete’s team in their zone of conform. Creative imagery, Hyperbole, and personification give the reader an idea of what this athlete’s do, in order to isolate themselves from reality. Showing what basketball really mean to the players. Firstly, “Slam, Dunk & Hook” is the bliss-out of the sport called basketball, presenting how dominion, and beauty enthused each athletes. The beginning of the poem centers its attention by giving an explicit imagery, of how basketball is an essential tool on this player life. Using their sneakers insignia to show their