TED: Everyday moments, caught in time | Billy Collins

TED: Everyday moments, caught in time | Billy Collins

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Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

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The video features a poet discussing the creation of animated poetry, sharing five poems with animations. The poet reflects on the creative process, the role of poetry in public spaces, and the challenges of combining poetry with other media. Each poem is introduced with a personal anecdote or insight, followed by a reading and brief analysis. The poet emphasizes the importance of making poetry accessible and engaging to a wider audience.

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest about the importance of poetry in everyday life?

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3 mins • 1 pt

In what ways does the speaker encourage the audience to engage with poetry?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does the speaker imply about the ease of writing poetry compared to other forms of writing?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How does the speaker feel about the idea of the deceased looking down on the living, as expressed in 'The Dead'?

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