something different that people get really excited about.

Slams allow poets to ______ (There are 3 correct answers)

include rhythm and music., tell about their own struggles and success., create entertaining performances.

Why does the author include quotes from journalists and theater critics?

to show that slam is being taken seriously

the way something is set up or organized.

What is the main idea of this essay?

Slam poetry is an exciting development from a long oral tradition.

to create something by writing.

something done without pre-planning.

the ability to communicate in a creative way.

speaking a poem or other text aloud in front of others.

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ESL III Slam; Euphoria

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1
"Sitting in the cafe feels like being at a sporting event." This quote shows that poetry slams are
powerful.
unentertaining.
competitive.
boring.
2
Phenomenon means
something different that people get really excited about.
great joy and happiness.
to rise above or go beyond.
something done without planning.
3
Slams allow poets to ______ (There are 3 correct answers)
include rhythm and music.
tell about their own struggles and success.
earn money.
create entertaining performances.
4
Which is not a characteristic of Fee verse poems?
doesn't always follow grammar rules
lines can be long and short
might not have punctuation
rhyming words
5
Why does the author include quotes from journalists and theater critics?
to show that slam is being taken seriously
to hint that slam is know only to a select group
to make the essay seem more factual
to provide opinions that are different from hers
6
I love having a new form of ___ that communicates my ideas and feelings.
improvisation
euphoria
expression
recitation
7
I sit down at my computer to ____ the words to a brand new poem.
phenomenon
transcend
expression
compose
8
Which are early forms of poetry? (There are 3 correct answers)
Jazz
Shakespeare
Pop Rock
Beat poets
9
Based on the details in this essay, which word describes poetry slams?
peaceful
intense
scary
solemn
10
Every time a poem comes out well, I feel great happiness, or ___.
improvisation
structure
recitation
euphoria
11
Structure means
the way something is set up or organized.
something done without pre-planning.
great joy and happiness.
the ability to communicate in a creative way.
12
Other times, I run into problems that I muse rise above and ___ through hard work.
expression
transcend
compose
phenomenon
13
What is the main idea of this essay?
Performances by slam poets may include rhythm and music.
Slam poetry is an exciting development from a long oral tradition.
Slam poets use their talent to tell about their own struggles and successes
Slam poetry competitions are usually entertaining performances.
14
I think about my word choice and change the ___ and organization of my poem until it is right.
transcend
phenomenon
euphoria
structure
15
Compose means
something different that people get excited about.
to create something by writing.
to rise above or go beyond.
the ability to communicate in a creative way.
16
I usually use ___ which doesn't require a lot of pre-planning.
phenomenon
transcend
euphoria
improvisation
17
Which word means a strong desire to know or learn something?
curiosity
desire
anger
suffering
18
Improvisation means
something done without pre-planning.
something different that people get really excited about.
to create something by writing it.
great joy and happiness.
19
Free verse poets choose specific words to show
to show how they feel.
to make it sound more interesting.
they have a sense of humor.
they have a wide range of vocabulary.
20
Expression means
something done without pre-planning.
the ability to communicate in a creative way.
great joy and happiness.
the way something is set up or organized.
21
Writing poetry is an exciting new ____ that I just discovered.
structure
compose
expression
phenomenon
22
Next month, I'm reading two poems at a ___ in front of my class.
compose
expression
structure
recitation
23
Recitation means
the way something is set up or organized.
speaking a poem or other text aloud in front of others.
to rise above or go beyond.
the ability to communicate in a creative way.
24
"...maybe I will" suggests that
time passes very quickly.
life is full of disappointment.
change is necessary.
anything is possible.
25
The main purpose of the "Slam" essay is to
entertain
question
persuade
explain
26
Which word means a strong feeling of wanting to have something or for something to happen.
desire
suffering
curiosity
anger
27
Euphoria means
to create something by writing it.
great joy and happiness.
the way something is set up or organized.
speaking a poem or text aloud in front of others.
28
Transcend means
to rise above or go beyond.
to create something by writing it.
the way something is set up or organized.
something different that people get really excited about.
29
Which words means feeling pain, distress, hardship?
anger
suffering
curiosity
desire
30
The purpose of an essay is to ___ (There are 3 correct answers)
entertain
mislead
inform
persuade

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