Oddball Outing
2023 — Online, WA/US
Original Spoken Word Poetry
Event Description:
o Students write and perform original poetry to express ideas, experience, or emotion through the creative arrangement of words according to their sound, their rhythm, their meaning.
o The maximum time limit is 5 minutes with a 30-second grace period. If the speaker goes over a 30 second grace period the contestant may not be awarded first place in the round.
o No more than 150 words of the original poetry may be direct quotation from any other speech or writing.
o A successful performer will craft a piece that elicits critical thought, reflection, or emotion. As opposed to traditional poetry, spoken word poetry is created to be performed aloud and may feature rhythmic flow, vivid imagery, word play, gestures, lyrical elements, and repetition.
o Note cards may be used for this tournament.
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