Poetry Slam

What is Slam Poetry?

• A type of poetry that is scored and is presented in 3 minutes.

• A type of nature poetry that must rhyme.

• A type poetry invented in 1979.

• A type of syllable poetry.

Select a rule that is correct.

• Must perform under 3 minutes.

• Must perform under 2 minutes.

• MUST be presented outside.

• Must consist 10 words in the first line.

How do you write one.

• Almost in the shape of a Haiku.

• More free verse type.

How is slam poetry scored.

• Scored under the basic rules which is also decided 5 judges.

• Chosen by the crowd.

• Scored from 1-10

• It isn't scored, it is just to show,

Can you create anything?

• Yes

• No

In a contest, is this a verbal or nonverbal type of poetry

• Verbal

• Nonverbal

Who are the judges that score the poems.

• Random people from the crowd.

• People that own the contest.

• People that are professionally hired.

• Certified people.

To confirm if you listened, is it Slam Poetry or Poetry Slam

• Poetry Slam

• Slam Poetry

Even though it is more free verse looking, what should your poem look like?

• A stanzas

• A shape poem.

• A song

• A haiku

• acrostic

Can there be props, costumes, or music?

• Yes

• No

• In some cases, yes.