Blackout Poetry Techniques and Principles

The video tutorial introduces blackout poetry, a creative way to combine visual art and writing. It guides viewers through selecting materials, such as book pages or magazines, and creating a poem by highlighting specific words. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of decorating the page to enhance the poem's visibility and flow. It also provides tips on using various art supplies to cover unwanted text and ensure the poem stands out. The process encourages originality and creativity while respecting the original author's work.

What is the primary purpose of blackout poetry?

• To connect visual art and writing

• To create a new story from a book

• To improve reading skills

• To practice handwriting

Which of the following is NOT a recommended surface for blackout poetry?

• Magazine pages

• Digital screens

• Old book pages

• Cereal boxes

What should you do first when creating a blackout poem?

• Color the page

• Select an anchor word

• Draw the imagery

• Write your own words

Why is it important to credit the original author in blackout poetry?

• To change the meaning

• To add more words

• To avoid plagiarism

• To make the poem longer

What tool is suggested for covering up unwanted words in blackout poetry?

• Pencil

• Thick Sharpie

• Eraser

• Highlighter

What is the main focus when decorating a blackout poetry page?

• To ensure the poem stands out

• To make the page colorful

• To cover the entire page

• To add as many drawings as possible

What is the significance of the beginning and end of a blackout poem?

• They should be highlighted

• They are as important as the middle

• They should be the longest parts

• They should rhyme

How can color be used effectively in blackout poetry?

• To make the page look busy

• To emphasize the flow of the poem

• To cover all the words

• To match the book's theme

What is a simple way to end a blackout poem?

• With a question

• With a quote

• With a complex sentence

• With a two-word sentence

What should you do after finalizing the poem with pencil?

• Bold the poem

• Erase the entire page

• Start a new poem

• Add more words