Starter quiz
- Which of these would not be considered a use of sound in slam poetry?
- imagery ✓
- alliteration
- repetition
- onomatopoeia
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- Which is the best definition of the word 'onomatopoeia'?
- a word that imitates or resembles the sound it describes ✓
- the repetition of the same starting sound or letter in two or more nearby words
- a repeated line or group of lines in a poem, typically at the end of a stanza
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- "People plastered in purple paper" is an example of ...
- simile
- onomatopoeia
- alliteration ✓
- refrain
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- Which word beginning with 'r' can be described as: 'a repeated line or group of lines in a poem or song, typically at the end of a stanza.'?
- 'refrain' ✓
- Which of the following statements is false in relation to slam poetry?
- Slam poetry is often performed with energy and emotion.
- Slam poetry can address personal or social themes.
- Slam poetry follows strict rules about rhyme and meter. ✓
- Slam poetry encourages audience interaction during performances.
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- Which word would best complete this sentence: 'slam poetry performances are often __________ and energetic.'?
- slow
- quiet
- traditional
- dynamic ✓
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Exit quiz
- Is the answer true or false? Slam poetry follows a strict rhyme scheme and rules.
- 'false' ✓
- Is the answer true or false? A refrain is only used at the end of a poem.
- 'false' ✓
- Which answer best describes a theme in a poem?
- the rhyme scheme used throughout the poem
- the central idea or underlying message the poet conveys ✓
- the imagery and sensory details in the poem
- the number of stanzas and lines in the poem
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- Which sentence uses a 'lifted line'?
- I chase dreams that shimmer, like stars burning bright.
- Through the noise and the chaos, let's rise from the tumble.
- Fe-fi-fo-fum, I'm a giant in my mind. ✓
- Pop! The bubble of fear, it bursts in a blast.
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- What is the term for the poetic device where the final words of two or more lines share the same sound?
- internal rhyme
- end rhyme ✓
- onomatopoeia
- alliteration
- repetition
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- Complete the sentence: 'An ______ rhyme is when a word in the middle of a line of poetry rhymes with a word at the end, or within, the same line.'
- 'internal' ✓
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Key learning points
- Planning is an important part of the writing process.
- When planning a slam poem you can consider your theme and key ideas to help get you started.
- ‘Lifted lines’ can be used to create interest and help to develop content.
- Both end and internal rhymes can be used effectively in slam poetry.
Common misconception
Slam poetry always has to be serious and about personal or social issues.
While slam poetry often tackles serious personal and social issues, it can also be playful, humorous or lighthearted. Slam poetry is about expressing yourself in an engaging and authentic way. You can write about anything that matters to you.
Keywords
Theme - a central idea or message in a piece of writing
Refrain - a repeated line or group of lines in a poem or song, typically at the end of a stanza
Internal rhyme - when a word in the middle of a line of poetry rhymes with a word at the end, or within, the same line
End rhyme - when the last words of two or more lines of poetry sound the same
Conform - to adhere to established rules, structures or styles within a specific genre or format