Slam+poetry

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1.Use of poetic devices.

Internal rhyme- slap in the face, how dare you waste my time.

Satire - The poet often talks in a satirical way throughout the poem.

2.Overall meaning of the poem.

The speaker is talking about how teachers are commonly mocked by other people, but the role of teachers can be an important influence on a student.

3. why I chose this poem.

I feel that teachers play a big part in how much a student can achieve.

4. Identify key words and phrases.

"Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach." This is important in the poem and is the focus of the speaker's satire. This is a common phrase in English.

"How much do you make?" The poet talks about what he makes students into, instead of how much money he makes.

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