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 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 how poets use a writer's notebook?A.To write observations, feelings, and inspirationsB.To create complete polished pieces for publicationC.To record thoughts that are unlikely to changeD.To explain mainly abstract feelings and ideasSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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

This interest was reborn through the rise of poetry slams across the United States.  While many poets in academia found fault with the movement, slam was well received among young poets and poets of diverse backgrounds as a democratizing force.The definition of the word democratizing most nearly means5 pointsdemoralizingdisproportionateequalizingunmatched