Analysing and emulating the use of sound in slam poetry
I can understand how a slam poet creates sound, and use this understanding to create my own refrain and stanza.
Analysing and emulating the use of sound in slam poetry
I can understand how a slam poet creates sound, and use this understanding to create my own refrain and stanza.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Sound is an important feature of slam poetry, it adds to the dynamic and energetic performances.
- Harry Baker uses a refrain to emphasise key ideas and engage the audience.
- In his refrain, Baker uses repetition, direct address and exclamatives.
- Baker demonstrates that onomatopeia can be effective in slam poems, but needs to be used carefully.
Keywords
Form - the specific type or category of a poem that determines its structure and style
Emulate - to imitate or match something or someone, often with the intention of achieving the same success or quality
Onomatopoeia - a word that imitates or resembles the sound it describes
Refrain - a repeated line or group of lines in a poem or song, typically at the end of a stanza
Dynamic - a lively and engaging performance, full of energy, to keep the audience interested
Common misconception
Adding "bang" or "crash" to the end of a line or stanza is an effective way to use onomatopoeia.
Although onomatopoeia might seem like an easy device to use, it still needs careful consderation and crafting to be used effectively and creatively.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the poem 'Where The Wild Things Are' by Harry Baker, from the 2014 Burning Eye edition of 'The Sunshine Kid' (not provided).
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