Abstract
Poetry slam, practically described, is simply a format for a performance poetry event, an ostensibly competitive format in which five audience members, who are selected as judges, rate each performance and eventually choose a winner. The slam rules are more detailed — there is a three-minute time limit, after which artists are penalized, and no props or costumes are allowed — but the point ratings and competition are what make it unique as a format. The competition creates tension and provokes strong reactions from audience members, who are welcome to be very vocal in response to both the performances and the scores. As a result, the audience tends to identify with the artist and thus feels entitled — sometimes obliged — to give feedback and participate in the moment of performance Slam is one of a range of events where the spoken word is the artistic medium.
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