Slam - Author's Purpose
Slam - Comprehension
Euphoria - Free Verse Structure
Euphoria - Comprehension
Evidence-Based
100
What is the author's main purpose for writing this essay? a)to persuade readers to enter a slam competition b)to explain what slam is and where it came from c)to entertain readers with examples of oral poetry d)to question whether slam is as valuable as other kinds of poetry
b)to explain what slam is and where it came from
100
The this quote from the essay: "'A poetry slam is like a lyrical boxing match that pits poets against other poets in a bout,' according to journalist Shilanda L. Woolridge." The author uses this sentence to show that poetry slams are a)public b)athletic c)mustical d)competitive
d)competitive
100
Which of these is a feature of free verse used in "Euphoria"? a) lines that follow a set rhythm b) lines that are the same length c) rhyming words at the end of each line d) no punctuation at the end of each line
d) no punctuation at the end of each line
100
This poem is mostly about a)temptation b)expression c)confusion d)admiration
b)expression
200
Why does the author include quotes from journalists and theater critics? a) to provide opinions that are different from hers b) to hint that slam is known only to a select group c) to show that slam is being taken seriously d) to make the essay seem like fiction
c) to show that slam is being taken seriously
200
Based on the details in this essay, which word best describes poetry slams? a)scary b)intense c)solemn (syn: formal, serious) d)peaceful
b)intense
200
The free verse structure helps capture a) the poem's strong music b) an angry mood c) the speaker's feelings d) the beat of a human heart
c) the speaker's feelings
200
Which line most strongly communicates the speaker's euphoria? a)"today I'm filled with such a feeling of greatness and immortality" b)"I find blinking a hazard" c) "it takes too much time and leaves me in the darkness" d)"but no one seems to notice" d)
a)"today I'm filled with such a feeling of greatness and immortality"
300
The author talks about Shakespeare and the Beat poets to show that a) she likes all kinds of poetry b) poets have always liked to slam c) slam is related to earlier forms of poetry d) the best poetry throughout history uses rhume
c) slam is related to earlier forms of poetry
300
The author writes that slam brings poetry "back to the people." This means that slam a) tells the feelings and experiences of ordinary people b) is an old form of expression c) helps people to understand history d) is something that most people are good at
a) tells the feelings and experiences of ordinary people
300
The speaker of the poem repeats the phrase "I want to." This creates a felling of a)suffering b)desire c)curiosity d)anger
b)desire
300
The details int he last line of the poem ("...maybe I will") suggest that a)time passes very quickly b)life is full of disappointment c)change is necessary d)anything is possible
d)anything is possible
400
Read the lines from the poem that follow, then answer the question. "the air caresses my flesh and my heart beats faster and my pulse pulses with the concrete rhythm of the song permanently playing in my mind I want to write everything I have ever felt before..." How does the speaker feel about being creative? Include specific words or phrases from the poem to support your answer.
Responses vary.
500
Read the following sentences from the essay, then answer the question that follows. "Sitting in the cafe feels like being at a sporting event. A DJ revs up the crowd with upbeat music. Young people erupt into wild applause as one of their own hollers his latest creation of slam before the microphones...The slam is about words, rhythm, and performance, and it's a lot of fun." What is a typical poetry slam like? Use specific words and phrases from the essay to support your answer.
Respones vary.
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