Spoken Word!
Poetic Devices
Math
Earlier This Year...
Mr. Brendan's Miscellaneous
100
Which spoken word poet read her poem at Joe Biden's inauguration?
Amanda Gorman
100
What is repetition?
Saying the same thing over and over and over again.
100
2^2=
4
100
What type of government does the United States have?
A democracy.
100
What is the official language of the United States of America?
There is no official language at the federal level.
200
What type of poem is performed aloud?
Spoken Word
200
What is variation?
When you change it up?
200
2^x=16
x=4
200
What do we call the laws and rules protecting people who rent their homes?
Tenants' Rights
200
What is the connection between our school colors?
They are complementary.
300
What is the name of a poetry competition?
A Poetry Slam
300
What is rhyme?
When words sound similar.
300
Solve for x=2
y = 8-6x
-4
300
Which fitness skill should you build if you want to exercise for a long time?
Endurance
300
What type of animals were on the original Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers?
Dinosaurs/Prehistoric Animals
400
What is the name of the famous New York poetry café that uses "New York" and "Puerto Rican" as parts of its name?
The Nuyorican Poets Café
400
What is metaphor?
When you compare two things that are not literally alike.
400
((2+2)*2^2)/4=
4
((2+2)*2^2)/4
((4)*2^2)/4
((4)*4)/4
16/4
400
Who is the first Native American Cabinet member? (She is the secretary of the Interior for Joe Biden)
Deb Haaland
400
How many avenues are in Manhattan?
17
Ave D, Ave C, Ave B, Ave A, First Ave, Second Ave, Third Ave, Lexington Ave, Park Ave, Madison Ave, Fifth Ave, Avenue of Americas/6th Avenue, 7th Ave, 8th Ave, 9th Ave, 10th Ave, 11th Ave
500
What do poets think about in a spoken word piece? (name at least two)
Pace, rhythm, volume, emotion, emphasis, gesture, performance, personality
500
What is personification?
Describing a nonliving thing as if it were alive.
500
1/4^-1
4
500
What type of nonviolent protest did John Lewis participate in with other activists at department stores?
Sit-Ins
500
What is the Queen City of New York State?
New York City