Question

poetry slam student directions
welcome to the poetry slam project!
task: your task is to create an original slam poem that showcases your individual voice and creativity. you will incorporate poetic elements, poetic structure, and figurative language to express your ideas and emotions in a powerful and engaging way.
steps to success:

1. explore poetic elements:

• research and familiarize yourself with various poetic elements such as imagery, symbolism, rhyme, and meter.
• analyze different poetic structures like free verse, sonnets, and haikus to understand how they can enhance your poem.

1. develop your theme and style:

• choose a theme or topic that resonates with you personally or emotionally.
• decide on the poetic style that best suits your theme, whether its narrative poetry, spoken word, or a specific form like a sonnet.

1. incorporate figurative language:

• experiment with metaphors, similes, personification, and other forms of figurative language to add depth and creativity to your poem.
• consider how figurative language can evoke emotions and imagery in your audience.

1. write and revise your poem:

• draft your slam poem, focusing on incorporating the poetic elements and figurative language you have explored.
• revise your poem based on feedback from peers and reflections on your own writing.

1. practice your performance:

• practice reciting your poem with confidence and emotion. consider using gestures, voice modulation (pitch, tone, volume, pace), and body language to enhance your performance.
• rehearse your poem multiple times to ensure a polished and impactful delivery.

1. prepare for the poetry slam event:

• get ready to perform your slam poem at the poetry slam event in front of an audience.
• embrace the opportunity to share your creativity and expression with others and make your voice heard.

poetry slam examples:

• movement: minor disturbance at tedxmilehigh
• andria smiles: a letter to my parents
• fanta ballo - so privileged

evaluation criteria:
your slam poem will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• incorporation of poetic elements and figurative language
• creativity and originality in theme and style
• delivery and performance during the poetry slam event

have fun exploring the world of poetry and expressing your unique voice through your slam poem!

Explanation:

The problem is about creating a slam poem, which involves literature (as it's about writing poetry) and writing (a subfield of Arts related to composing written works). The task includes exploring poetic elements, developing theme/style, using figurative language, writing/revising, and performing, all of which fall under the Arts discipline, specifically Literature or Writing. Since the focus is on creating a poem (a literary work) with writing and poetic techniques, the subfield Literature (or Writing) in Arts is most applicable.

Answer:

The subfield that best applies is Literature (under Arts).