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Overview
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Rules and Regulations
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Competitors must submit an original piece of poetry never before published within a 40 line limit. The piece must clearly relate back to the theme, but also be applicable to a general audience.
Procedures:
The following is a list of rules and procedures for this category. Failure to fulfill these obligations and/or any violation of them may result in point loss.
The following is a list of rules and procedures for this category. Failure to fulfill these obligations and/or any violation of them may result in point loss.
- A limit of two (2) students from each team may register for this competition. Each student competes individually, so collaboration is not permitted.
- Poetry must clearly reflect upon any aspect of this year’s theme.
- Submissions must be labeled with the MIST ID ONLY. The contestant name must not appear anywhere on the work.
- Competitors may incorporate any style or genres of poetry including rhymed, lyric, dramatic, narrative, or free verse.
- All poems must have a title and must not exceed 40 lines in length (excluding title).
- Poems must be the original work of the entrant. Entries must not have been published, self-published, published on a website or broadcast before January 2016.
- Handwritten entries cannot be accepted. Entries should be typed in black ink only. Entries can be double or single-spaced. Please do not staple printed entries.
- A PDF copy of the poem must be emailed to your Regional Competitions Headquarters one (1) week before the Regional Tournament. Late submissions will result in a point deduction on your final score. Your region may have different deadlines for this competition. Contact your Regional Competitions Headquarters for more information.
- Poetry submissions must include a filled-out “Poetry Analyzing Written Statement”.
