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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the author’s main purpose for writing this essay?
to explain what slam is and where it came from
to persuade readers to enter a slam competition
to entertain readers with examples of oral poetry
to question whether slam is as valuable as other kinds of poetry
- 2. Multiple Choice
Why does the author include quotes from journalists and theater critics?
to make the essay seem like fiction
to show that slam is being taken seriously
to provide opinions that are different from hers
to hint that slam is known only to a select group
- 3. Multiple Choice
The author talks about Shakespeare and the Beat poets to show that
she likes all kinds of poetry.
poets have always liked to slam.
slam is related to earlier forms of poetry.
the best poetry throughout history uses rhyme.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Read this quote from the essay
“A poetry slam is like a lyrical boxing match that pits poets against other poets in a bout,’’ according to journalist Shilanda L. Woolridge.
public
athletic.
musical.
competitive.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Based on the details in this essay, which word best describes poetry slams?
scary
intense
solemn
peaceful
- 6. Multiple Choice
The author writes that slam brings poetry “back to the people.” This means that slam
is an old form of expression
helps people to understand history
is something that most people are good at.
tells the feelings and experiences of ordinary people.
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