Asynchronous Supplemental Jamboree

2024 — Online, OH/US

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Poetry

Event Description:

ALL RULES USED AT THE NSDA TOURNAMENT APPLY FOR POETRY. ALL PERFORMANCES MUST BE FIVE MINUTES WITH A 30 SECOND GRACE PERIOD.

From the NSDA: Poetry is characterized by writing that conveys ideas, experiences, and emotions through language and expression. Often Poetry is very creative in terms of vocabulary and composition. While Poetry may tell a story or develop a character, more often Poetry’s focus on language and form are designed to elicit critical thought, reflection, or emotion. Students may choose what the National Speech & Debate Association refers to as traditional Poetry, which often has a formal meter or rhyme scheme, or nontraditional Poetry, which often has a rhythmic flow but lacks formal rhyme or meter. Poetry is different than Original Spoken Word Poetry in that students in Poetry will perform works written by others. In Poetry, students may chose to perform one long poem or create a program of poetry from one source or multiple sources.