Camouflaging the Chimera
RipRap
Kubla-Khan
A supermarket in California
Apollo

1. A supermarket in California is funny and a fresh approach to poetry.
2. Kubla-Khan is too old english for me.
3. I would choose either Apollo or A Supermarket in California. A supermarket in Calif. is very long, and that would be the only reason that I wouldn't do it.
4. It's a new beat, and defies expectations on classic poetry. It will engage the audience and be fun to recite, if I can memorize the whole thing. It also matches my personality and I feel like there are many hidden meanings buried within.

Generally, I have enjoyed public speaking in the past and have had no trouble with physical presence. I always make eye contact with my audience, and almost never get "stage fright". My voice and articulation will also be simple to master. I am very comfortable with higher vocabulary and once you understand what the author is saying, adding your own personal flair will become very simple. I don't like working harder than I have to by nature, and I am inclined to pick the easier option of one is available. For that reason, level of difficulty is going to be a challenging criteria. When I memorize passages or poems, I have the tendency to rephrase what is being said in my own words. It makes more sense to me and usually helps the audience understand what is being said. Unfortunately, that will detract from my score and will be something I will have to watch when reciting the poem.

Writ on the Steps of Puerto Rican Harlem

Jackson had a deep understanding of what the poet was trying to convey, both emotionally and idealistically. Jackson's performance was a success because he retained the core ideas of the poem while at the same time conveying his own beliefs throught his facial expressions and gestures.

Forgetfulness

Hille is completly comfortable with his audience, and it feels like he is relating a tale to us instead of reciting osmeone else's work. He captures the humor and adds his own personal tone to the poem at the same time.


If I put a large amount of time into memorizing and perfecting my technique, I believe I will get in the top ten. I don't have much of a desire to go beyond that, but if I do win, I will decide whether or not I will go on. I want to read ASIC, but in the end the length might discourage me from tackling it.