Spoken Word Poetry

Poetry

A type of literature that conveys a thought, describes a scene, or tells a story in a concentrated or lyrical arrangement of words.

Stanza

The basic building block of a poem is a verse known as a

Couplet

two line stanza

Triplet

three line stanza

Quatrain

four line stanza

Quintet

five line stanza

Sestet

six line stanza

Septet

seven line stanza

Octave

eight line stanza

Haiku Poem

• are three-line stanzas

• with a 5/7/5 syllable count

• This form of poetry also focuses on the beauty and simplicity found in nature.

Free Verse Poem

• are the least defined.

• They’re deliberately irregular, taking on an improvisational bent.

• There's no formula, no pattern.

Epic Poem

• A long and narrative poem that normally tells a story about a hero or an adventure.

• Can be presented as oral or written

The Iliad and The Odyssey

The most renowned epic poems

Ballad poems

• are like epic poems as they tell a story.

• However, they are typically based on legends or folk tales and can take the form of a song or contain a moral or lesson.

Imagery

• evoking senses through sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch

• portrayal of the poem, story’s characters, settings, and plots is so vivid that readers feel it

• celebrating a shared sensory experience

Visual Imagery

• appeals to the sense of sight

• most common imagery in Literature

• helps readers visualize scenes more vividly

Auditory Imagery

• appeals to the sense of hearing

• often involves the use of Onomatopoeia

• enhances mood such as romance, chaos, or tranquility

Olfactory Imagery

• appeals to the sense of smelling

• describes the traits of scent such as its weight and richness

• stimulates stronger memories than the other senses

Gustatory Imagery

• appeals to the sense of taste

• Captures flavors’ richness, acidity, tanginess, sweetness, etc.

• provides descriptions of the taste experience.

Tactile Imagery

• appeals to the sense of touch

• often incorporates textures and physical traits that can be felt

• recognizes the significance of consistencies or sensations

Spoken Word Poetry

• Poetry that is written on paper and performed for an audience.

• This poetry is characterized by its use of rhythm, improvisation, and freedom during performance

• Association, rhymes, elaborate poetic phrases, wordplay, and slang.

Slam

• the audience is encouraged to react vocally and openly to all aspects of the show, including the poet's performance, the judges' scores, and the host's banter.

• is engineered to provide the best possible show for audience

Open Mic

• is an event at which the public is invited to read their poetry and listen to the poetry of others

• is engineered as a support network for poets

Repetition

• A simple but effective poetic method.

• A writer can sometimes make fascinating poems just by repeating a key phrase or picture, with extensions of image and concept for each

Rhyme

It enriches poems and performance if used with skill, surprise, and moderation

Attitude

A spoken word poem must embody the courage necessary to share one’s self with the rest of the world.

Performance

• After writing your poem, practice delivering it with good stage presence.

Posture

Stand up straight, shoulders back, chin up, head held high.

Eye Contact

Don’t stare at the floor, or hide behind whatever it is that you are reading from.

Projection

speak loudly and clearly so that your voice can be heard from a distance.

Gestures

Use hand motions and body movements to emphasize different elements of your performance

Love, Society, Entertainment, God, Life, Present Situations

Common Topics of Poet