Unlocking the Power of Language in Performance

What did the speaker aspire to be as a child?

• A poet

• A basketball player

• A teacher

• A superhero

What inspired the speaker's childhood dream?

• Marvel and DC comic books

• His 8th grade English teacher

• Slam poetry

• Hip-hop music

What was the speaker's initial reaction to being accused of plagiarism?

• Anger

• Disappointment

• Confusion

• Pride

What condition did the speaker have that made English and writing difficult?

• ADHD

• Autism

• Dyslexia

• Dyscalculia

Which literary technique did Tupac's lyrics teach the speaker?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

• Simile

What transition did the speaker make after being cut from the basketball team?

• From sports to music

• From sports to drama

• From sports to visual arts

• From sports to slam poetry

Who were the speaker's influences in the world of slam poetry?

• Langston Hughes and Jean Toomer

• Loaded Lux and Mook

• Chekhov and Meisner

• Nikki Giovanni and Black Ice

How did the speaker view everyday people in his community?

• As superheroes

• As ordinary individuals

• As forgotten voices

• As sources of inspiration

What did the speaker use to honor his friends affected by violence and incarceration?

• Storytelling

• Art

• Music

• Activism

What was the speaker's ultimate realization about his talent?

• That it was a gift from his teacher

• That it was insignificant

• That it could bring him fame

• That it was his superpower