Special Skills of the Spoken Word Artist:
Alliteration, Assonance, Sensory Detail, and Simile
A Youth Spoken Word Assignment by Mr. Gentry For Grade 11-12 English Class
Conclusion
Congratulations! You've written and recorded your first spoken word piece. One more brief assignment and you're done.
Open up a word processor and respond to the following questions with at least 1-3 sentences each.
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Reflect on the process of writing your spoken word piece. What did you find difficult? What did you find easy?
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Did you make changes to your spoken word piece when you were recording it or playing it back? Did hearing the words make editing easier?
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What do you think about spoken word as a form of communication and expression? Would you ever use it creatively outside of this assignment?
Once you've responded to the above questions, please save your document and e-mail it to me (benjamin.gentry@snhu.edu). Don't forget to to include your name!
I hope you've enjoyed this assignment and I look forward to listening to your spoken word pieces.