
Understanding Poetry and Its Relevance

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English, Arts, Education
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard

Jackson Turner
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What initially sparked the speaker's interest in poetry?
Reading Shakespeare
Reading Ted Hughes
Writing their own poems
Attending a poetry workshop
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What number Poet Laureate does the speaker expect to be?
20th
21st
22nd
23rd
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which two poets does the speaker mention as having done significant work in the past two decades?
Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman
Sylvia Plath and Robert Frost
Andrew Motion and Carol Ann Duffy
William Wordsworth and John Keats
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the speaker's view on the current relevance of poetry?
It is outdated and irrelevant
It is more valuable and necessary than ever
It is only relevant in academic settings
It is losing its importance rapidly
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the speaker believe about the future of poetry in a world full of constant information?
Poetry will be overshadowed by technology
Poetry will only be appreciated by a few
Poetry offers a valuable opportunity
Poetry will become obsolete
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the speaker plan to address the changes in society regarding poetry?
By ignoring societal changes
By maintaining traditional poetry
By being part of the conversation and encouraging inclusivity
By focusing solely on historical poetry
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the speaker aim to encourage in the poetry community?
Exclusivity in poetry
Only established poets
A rich chorus of diverse voices
A single dominant voice
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the speaker mean by 'poetry choir'?
A traditional poetry reading group
A literal choir that sings poems
A metaphor for a diverse group of poetic voices
A group of poets singing
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