Little or no attempt to include the element. Poetic voice not found.
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Early draft, needs more revision. Does not succeed in engaging the listener. Exploring own poetic voice!
A work in progress! Somewhat successful in engaging the listener. Finding own poetic voice! Good attempt!
Well polished and crafted. Highly effective in engaging the listener: thought-provoking/entertaining. Confident poetic voice!
Effective word selection and descriptive images/metaphors to capture observations and convey thoughts, feelings and impressions clearly.
Correct use of poetic device and/or form.
Clearly focused to convey a mood or tone such as surprise, humour, anger, nostalgia, etc.
Connection to self and revealing of experiences.
The poem effectively engages one or more of the five senses.