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Metaphor Mashup

A poetic roller coaster powered by random words and raw feelings

  • Event Type : Individual

  • Who can participate : Grade 7 

  • Maximum number of teams in the event  : 16

  • Maximum number of teams per school : 2

  • Number of rounds : 1

Event description:

  • Each participant will be provided with 5 random words and
    one specific emotion (e.g., joy, grief, fear, nostalgia, etc.)

  • The participant must compose a short poem (8-12 lines) that: Uses all five words
    Metaphorically captures or conveys the assigned emotion

  • The words and emotion will be given on the spot, and participants will have 20 minutes to write their poem.

  • Participants will then recite or present their poem to a panel of judges. Time per presentation: 2 minutes

  • The use of gadgets and the Internet is strictly prohibited

  • Plagiarism or pre-written material will lead to disqualification.

  • Poems can be in English only

Judging Criteria

  • Creativity and Originality

  • Word Integration 

  • Poetic Expression

  • Emotional Impact

Mandatory requirements for registration:

The registration fee is Rs 150/- per participant.

Participants registering through school need to upload the below soft copies in the registration form

● Bonafide certificate on the school letterhead

● The school ID card

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