Understanding Spoken Word Poetry and Life Lessons

The speaker shares life lessons she would impart to her daughter, emphasizing resilience and support. She discusses her journey into spoken word poetry, the creation of Project V.O.I.C.E., and the power of personal storytelling. Through poetry, she encourages students to express themselves and connect with others, highlighting the importance of personal growth and exploration.

What metaphor does the speaker use to describe her role as a mother?

• A lighthouse

• A guiding star

• A compass

• Point B

What does the speaker suggest is the only way to remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air?

• Meditating

• Breathing deeply

• Getting the wind knocked out of you

• Running a marathon

What realization did the speaker have about spoken-word poetry during her first performance?

• It was not for her

• It was only for adults

• It could be fun or silly

• It had to be serious

What was the speaker's first spoken-word poem about?

• Her favorite book

• Her love for theater

• The injustice of being seen as unfeminine

• The beauty of nature

What is the first step in the speaker's spoken-word journey?

• I will

• I should

• I can

• I must

What exercise does the speaker use to help students start writing poetry?

• Drawing a picture

• Writing a letter

• Writing a short story

• Creating a list of 10 things they know to be true

What does the speaker believe is the greatest present of all?

• A standing ovation

• A new poem

• A shared moment in the present

• A successful performance

What does the speaker use to help her students rediscover wonder?

• Music

• Spoken-word poetry

• Painting

• Dance

What historical event does the speaker reference in her closing poem?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The moon landing

• The bombing of Hiroshima

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

What does the speaker say about the impossible?

• It is something to laugh at

• It is unattainable

• It is not worth pursuing

• It is easy to achieve