stud
bud
Sign up
Log in
Home
Library
Explore
SAT
More
National Book Awards for Poetry Flashcards | StudBud
Explore
/
National Book Awards for Poetry
National Book Awards for Poetry
16 terms
·
StudBud Administration
·
18 plays
Bam Bam Bam let's see if you were paying attention UwU
Flashcards
16 cards
F
Practice quiz
P
Host live
L
Questions
16
Answers
1
What happens on the night before the National Book Awards?
The finalist have a ball with sponsors and previous winners.
The finalists host a panel for Q&A with the audience about their pieces.
The finalist have an exclusive auction for their coveted pieces.
The finalists read aloud their nominated pieces for each category.
2
What is the relationship between the panels and the NBF (National Book Foundation)?
The panel is nominated by Foundation.
The panel holds discussions with the Foundation.
The panel is an independent third party.
The panel is actually the Foundation.
3
How expensive are the public events hosted by the National Book Foundation?
Usually free to $20 admission tickets
Completely free
$50 to $100 price range
Always $5
4
When was the First National Book Awards?
December 16, 1950
March 16, 1950
March 14, 1970
December 20, 1980
5
What is one downside to this method of hosting these public readings?
The price range on tickets is very high.
Its not accessible to those who can't travel or don't attend college.
There is no downside. This method is flawless.
It's very inconvenient for college students trying to study.
6
Who is not one of the Sponsors for the National Book Awards?
The Book Manufacturers’ Institute
The Associated Press
The American Booksellers Association
The American Book Publishers Council
7
Why are these events held in locations like these?
Targeting young adults will make sure that digital media doesn't take over
They want to educate the target audience
This audience is able to understand the message, study it, and spread it
They want to just want to vibe with young adults
8
What year was Poetry re-established as a category for the National Book Awards?
1996
2018
1991
1999
9
What is the goal of the the Awards?
Ensure that authors are awarded money for their efforts in literature
Expand the consumer base for American Literature
Ensure literature maintains a cultural relevance
Recognize and Award literary excellence and accolades
10
How many distinguished literary experts does the National Book Foundation get for the Awards?
15
20
25
40
11
Which of the following was not included in the original categories for the awards?
Nonfiction
Fiction
History & Biography
Poetry
12
Who makes up the Poetry panel who judge for the Awards?
5 members of the National Book Foundation
5 professional poets
10 members of previous winners of the award
A small group of literary experts
13
Where are most of the readings held?
Parks and open spaces
Libraries
College Campuses or Cafes
Private venues
14
How many titles are usually submitted to the panel?
1000 titles
150 titles
300 titles
1500 titles
15
What happened in the 1980's that was significant to the National Book Awards?
The original name was reinstated.
They eliminated Philosophy & Religion as a category.
They had their first African American finalist.
They switched their name to the National Book Foundation.
16
Who dictates the criteria for who becomes a finalist for the awards?
The judge uses a standard given to them by the fellow poets.
They use the guidelines from the last year's panel.
They use a standard given to them by the National Book Foundation.
They decide their own criteria.
