Exploring Lamar Jorden's Poetic Insights
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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Amelia Wright
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the phrase 'I blink therefore I slam' signify in the context of the poet's work?
The necessity of closing eyes to think deeply
The act of blinking as a metaphor for brief moments of insight
The physical act of slamming doors
None of the above
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CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the poet, what role does the audience play in a poetry slam?
Critics who judge the performance
Financial supporters
Passive listeners
Active participants who influence the performance
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CCSS.RL.11-12.11
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the poet view the impact of commercial success on their work?
As a necessary evil to reach a wider audience
As irrelevant to their goals
As the primary goal of their artistic expression
As a distraction from the true essence of poetry
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the poet mean by 'poetry slam is my third lung'?
None of the above
Poetry slam is a competitive sport
Poetry slam is a hobby
Poetry is as vital as breathing
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CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the poet emphasize the importance of not just writing but also performing poetry?
To ensure their words are heard
To gain fame
To compete with other poets
To make money
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CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the poet describe their emotional connection to the stage?
As a place of solitude
As a second home
As a battlefield
As a classroom
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CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the poet's main criticism of mainstream rap?
Its focus on material wealth
Its lack of meaningful content
Its complex lyrics
Its use of autotune
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CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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