Slam. Poetry.
Words shape Worlds.
Statement of inquiry:
Words Shape Worlds
Key concept:
Connections
Related concepts:
Context and Structure
Factual
What are the poetic devices used by writers/performers?
What is slam poetry?
What is poetry?
Is it an active art form in Australia?
Conceptual
Do all slam poets have a story to tell?
Do slam poets tend to rely more heavily on certain devices than printed text poets?
Does performance change the nature of printed text?
Debatable
All poetry is a form of story telling.
Does one representation of a story have more power in contemporary culture than another?
Words shape Worlds.
Statement of inquiry:
Words Shape Worlds
Key concept:
Connections
Related concepts:
Context and Structure
Factual
What are the poetic devices used by writers/performers?
What is slam poetry?
What is poetry?
Is it an active art form in Australia?
Conceptual
Do all slam poets have a story to tell?
Do slam poets tend to rely more heavily on certain devices than printed text poets?
Does performance change the nature of printed text?
Debatable
All poetry is a form of story telling.
Does one representation of a story have more power in contemporary culture than another?