Exploring the Evolution of Spoken Word Poetry

What inspired the emergence of spoken word poetry?

• Classical music

• Jazz poetry of the 1920s

• Rock and roll

• Silent films

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Which movement found a voice through spoken word in the 1960s?

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The Renaissance

What did political black poetry in the 60s and 70s lay the foundations for?

• Jazz

• Classical music

• Rock music

• Hip-hop

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Where and when did the first poetry slam take place?

• Los Angeles, 1983

• New York, 1985

• Chicago, 1984

• London, 1982

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Which of the following is a feature of the spoken word scene in the 1990s?

• Dance battles

• Classical recitals

• Comedy poetry

• Opera performances

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How did spoken word poetry spread globally in the late 2000s?

• Through television

• Via radio broadcasts

• Online platforms

• Newspaper publications

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What is a potential future venue for spoken word poetry?

• On the moon

• All of the above

• In space

• Underwater

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What is the call to action for new poets at the end of the video?

• Speak your truth

• Start a band

• Write a book

• Open a gallery

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