


Metaphor Mashup
A poetic roller coaster powered by random words and raw feelings
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Event Type : Individual
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Who can participate : Grade 7
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Maximum number of teams in the event : 16
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Maximum number of teams per school : 2
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Number of rounds : 1
Event description:
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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.
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Participants will then recite or present their poem to a panel of judges. Time per presentation: 2 minutes
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The use of gadgets and the Internet is strictly prohibited
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Plagiarism or pre-written material will lead to disqualification.
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Poems can be in English only
Judging Criteria
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Creativity and Originality
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Word Integration
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Poetic Expression
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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
