Which is a difference between poetry slams and other types of spoken-word performances?A.The audiences at poetry slams judge the performances and often respond to them vocally.B.The poetry read at poetry slams is specifically intended to be performed for an audience.C.The poets who participate in poetry slams pay careful attention to the sounds of their language.D.The venues where poetry slams are held can vary in size, location, and degree of seriousness.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which best explains what poetry slams are?A.An unedited poem that a writer uses for inspirationB.A group of critics who select poetry for publicationC.Events where spoken-word poetry is performedD.A notebook in which a writer collects ideas for poems

Which would best help a poet learn more about poetry slams?A.Practicing another art, such as drawing.B.Watching live or recorded performances.C.Studying an anthology of different poets.D.Reading the work of slam poets.

Which is something both slam poets and other poets take into consideration in their work?A.When to pronounce a word at a different speedB.Where the stage is placed in the performance spaceC.Which words will best express a certain feelingD.How judges in a live audience will respond

Which best summarizes a general difference between poetry and prose?A.Prose tends to be more compressed and associative.B.Poetry deals with characters from history and ancient myths.C.Poetry packs a lot of emotion or meaning into a smaller space.D.Prose makes greater use of vivid imagery and detail.

Which best explains what spoken-word poetry is?A.Poetry that the writer did not want others to readB.Poetry that is read mostly in schools and universitiesC.Poetry written and intended for performanceD.Poetry from before the invention of the printing press