"Louder than a bomb" guided viewing

Explore spoken word poetry! Our 'Louder Than a Bomb' guide helps analyze poems, mood, and tone.

Choose one of the poems performed by each poet. Everyone will perform at least 2 poems throughout the course of the movie. If your answers don't match mine, it's okay! There are a lot of different ways to understand and interpret the poems. . Nova Nate Adam Lamar Summarize the poem. The poem is about her brother who has a disability. The poem is about his little nephew. The poem is about his Jewish heritage. The poem is about school shootings. Describe the moodand tone of the poem. loving but frustrated loving and passionate inspired and wise angry and passionate Does this poem have rhyme or is it free verse? free verse rhyme free verse rhyme What does this poem teach you about the poet? Nova has lots of responsibilities and struggles in her life. Nate loves his nephew and wants to set a good example. Adam is passionate about his heritage and his family. Lamar has strong feelings about the horror of school shootings. Describe one way in which you can relate to the poem. After viewing the documentary, respond to the following question in 8-10 complete sentences. What can poetry teach us about ourselves and the world around us?