Key learning points

1. Performing poetry to an audience is an important part of the process of creating poetry.
2. When performing poetry, you can vary your volume, pace and use gestures to have an impact on the audience.
3. Deciding upon and creating a desired atmosphere is important when performing poetry.
4. We can improve our performances of poetry through practice.

Keywords

• Atmopshere - the mood created in a section or whole of a text

• Volume - the loudness or softness of the voice when speaking or reading a poem

• Pace - the speed or rhythm at which a poem is read or performed

• Gesture - a movement that helps express an idea or meaning

Common misconception