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Monday, April 29, 2019

Guidelines for Spoken Word


GUIDELINES FOR SPOKEN WORD POEM    
DUE May 13 (EFH) May 14 (C)


SPOKEN WORD poetry is poetry that is written on a page but performed for an audience. Because it is performed, this poetry tends to demonstrate a heavy use of rhythm, improvisation, free association, rhymes, rich poetic phrases, word play and slang. It is more aggressive and “in your face” than more traditional forms of poetry.

Solo or with 2 or 3 partners
2-4 minutes
Must have an overall theme - cannot be random
Must come from a place of angst, a place in your heart, - passion is the driving force
Minimum 6 stanza w/6 lines in each stanza
Must memorize

USE exciting words - refrain from the mundane
CUT out the fat
USE poetic tools that help you create rhythm
            Alliteration, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, similes, personification, repetition, line
          Length, etc
READ aloud and make changes
PRACTICE with your group - be dramatic and passionate

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