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Slam poetry

Slam poetry. 1990s - today. Performance poetry: intended to be listened to/watched, rather than read silently Mainly a movement among young poets: anti-academic (“here’s what I don’t agree with”) but a solution (“here’s what we can do”)

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Slam poetry

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  1. Slam poetry 1990s - today

  2. Performance poetry: intended to be listened to/watched, rather than read silently • Mainly a movement among young poets: anti-academic (“here’s what I don’t agree with”) but a solution (“here’s what we can do”) • Subject matter is often highly politicized: racial, economic, and gender injustices as well as current events • Poetry competition, judged on content as well as style of performance • Growing culture: ranging from unofficial gatherings to international competitions

  3. Examples of slam poetry • Scratch & Dent Dreams • “Totally like whatever, you know” • “Knock Knock” • “Private Parts”

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