Slam+Poetry

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 * Use specific examples from the poem!**

//Discuss the use of poetic devises.//

Multiple poetic devices are used in this poem. Examples include:
 * Alliteration: "his **pinkie pointing** toward the sky"
 * Metaphor: "eat my verbal dust" == My vocabulary is far superior to yours.
 * Metaphor: "every single line going up" == The speaker's voice increases in pitch at the end of each line.

//Discuss the overall meaning of the poem (theme).//

The overall meaning of the poem is to "poke fun" at the typical image of a poet.

//Discuss why you choose this poem.//

I chose this poem at random by closing my eyes and clicking using my mouse on a link. If this is not a satisfactory response, please mark the made-up response below.

I chose this poem because I found it interesting. Interesting elements of this poem include the presentation, and that the subject of this poem were poets. Another interesting element of this poem was the fact that it was a mixture of satire, and a honest critique of some poets' attitudes. Another unique attribute of this poem was the element of humor, which increased the quality of the reading experience.