UK Poetry Prizes: Embracing Spoken Word Artists
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What does the introduction of a category for spoken word artists signal?

  • A move away from live performances
  • Recognition of the value of spoken word artists (correct)
  • An attempt to exclude powerful voices
  • A rejection of traditional poetry

How has the poetry establishment traditionally viewed spoken word artists?

  • As valuable contributors
  • As a cuckoo in its nest (correct)
  • As fully fledged skylarks
  • As irrelevant to the art form

What impact has the prejudice against spoken word artists had on poetry?

  • Increased popularity of poetry
  • Exclusion of powerful voices (correct)
  • Diversification of poetic styles
  • Enhanced recognition of traditional poetry

What do the Forward prizes and TS Eliot awards demonstrate about poetry's relevance?

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What has seemed ironic in the context of the Forward prizes and TS Eliot awards?

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What achievement did two athletes secure at the Beijing Olympics in 2008?

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What is the graduation rate of the fencing program associated with Peter Westbrook's foundation?

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How many students are currently enrolled in the fencing program associated with Peter Westbrook's foundation?

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