Top Tips for Effective Poetry Performance

What is the primary goal of performing poetry according to the introduction?

• To compete in poetry contests

• To make poetry accessible and enjoyable for all

• To memorize as many poems as possible

• To analyze the deep meanings of poems

What does 'scoring your poem' involve?

• Comparing it to other poems

• Correcting grammatical errors

• Marking it for emphasis, movement, and pacing

• Giving it a rating out of ten

What does the speaker suggest using to mark a script for emphasis?

• Underlining with a pencil

• A special poetry software

• Musical notation like crescendo and staccato

• Different colored highlighters

Why is it important to find the right pace for a poem?

• To ensure the audience understands the poem's story

• To make the poem sound more dramatic

• To finish the performance quickly

• To adhere to time limits in poetry competitions

According to the video, what should you avoid doing at the end of every line in a poem?

• Pausing

• Speeding up

• Changing your tone

• Looking at the audience

How can good diction benefit a poetry performance?

• It ensures every word is heard and understood

• It makes the performance longer

• It makes the poem easier to memorize

• It changes the poem's original meaning

What is the purpose of exaggerating diction in poetry performance?

• To ensure clarity and understanding

• To make the performance humorous

• To confuse the audience

• To shorten the length of the performance

What is the key to using movement in poetry performance?

• To use natural and simple movements

• To remain as still as possible

• To incorporate dance routines

• To act out every word

What should you do if unsure about how to use your hands during a performance?

• Gesture wildly to emphasize points

• Keep them in your pockets

• Hold a prop

• Keep arms bent with hands gently linked

What is the final tip for performing poetry effectively?

• To memorize the poem completely

• To critique other performances

• To be natural and have fun

• To wear a costume related to the poem