English Slam Poetry (30)
Genre : Speaking Arts
Description :
A Non-Theme Based individual event where participants perform original works of poetry
No. of teams per IIT :
2
No of participants per team :
1
Time Limit :
5 mins per participant
Rules :
All kinds of poem compositions are allowed. The poem should originally be in English only
Whether the composition is original or not has to be announced before the performance. Zero marks for both Content and Creativity & Vocabulary and Poetry Language will be awarded if not original. Refer below for Marks Distribution. If not announced, the entry will be canceled.
If your claim of originality is incorrect then the individual entry will not be considered valid for the competition.
For each performance, performers are allowed at most 5 Minutes of recital (There can be multiple poems in each performance but the total time of performance should not exceed 5 minutes)
Jazz poetry and beat poetry will not carry any extra marks. Participants may carry a piece of paper or phone which they may refer to while reciting.
Any form of vulgarity/obscenity in content will be dealt with very strictly. The participant’s entry may be disqualified from the competition. It will be left to judge's discretion.
The judge’s decision will be final and binding. In case of ambiguity at the last minute, the matter will be resolved by the judge.
Judging Criteria :
- Vocabulary and Poetry Language - 15%
- Content & Creativity - 20%
- Performing Style and Diction - 30%
- Originality - 15%
- Overall Impact - 20%
Judges for the Event :
