Abstract

This thesis discusses the contrast between spoken word and literary poetry, bearing in mind the differences in imagery, allusions and performance methods. Though both are fall under the same genre, the differences between them show as they are compared. There are many similarities between the two and the differences are not clear cut, however, upon closer inspection, one finds that the use of metaphor, and similes differ from one form to another. The fact that spoken word poetry uses performance as part of the poem also casts a difference between the two forms.

Department

English & Comparative Literature Department

Degree Name

MA in English & Comparative Literature

Graduation Date

2-1-2019

Submission Date

January 2019

First Advisor

Nimis, Stephen

Committee Member 1

Abdel Naser, Tahia

Committee Member 2

Justin, Kolb

Extent

50 p.

Document Type

Master's Thesis

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