Slam: Performance Poetry Lives On
The author talks about Shakespeare and the Beat poets to show what?
Slam is related to earlier forms of poetry.
This poem is mostly about which of the following: confusion, admiration, temptation, or expression.
expression
If you write a letter, then you have ____________ it.
composed
What time does 10th block begin on a B Day schedule?
12:52 PM
What is the most frequently occurring blood type?
O+
Based on details in this essay, which word best describes poetry slams?
intense
What do details in the last line of the poem suggest?
anything is possible
A poetry ________ is always read aloud in front of people.
recitation
How many credits do you need to be considered a senior?
16 credits
Which metal is the most malleable?
gold
What is the author's main purpose for writing this essay?
Informational - to explain what slam is and where it came from
The speaker of the poem says "I want to" over and over. This creates a feeling of __________.
desire
Euphoria means extreme ___________.
joy
Mrs. Plumlee
Ms. Daniels
How many weeks are in a fortnight?
2 weeks
Why does the author include quotes from journalists and theater critics?
To show that this is taken seriously; it's not just playing around
Free verse structure helps the poet express what?
To transcend difficulties means to ______________.
go beyond them
Explain CATS and share an example for each representative letter.
Which country has the most pyramids in the world?
Sudan
The author wrote that slam brings poetry "back to the people." What does this mean?
It means that slam tells the feelings and experiences of ordinary people.
What are three things that we find in free verse that we don't find in other forms of poetry?
-lines are varying lengths
-there is no set rhythm or rhyme
-does not follow conventional grammar rules
Improvisation means _______________.
something done without pre-planning
What must you do to be exempt from final exams?
-no more than five absences of any kind during the respective term
-passing grade of 80 for the course
-no suspensions or adverse discipline record
-having no obligations to the school
What is the plastic or metal tip at the end of a shoelace called?
an aglet