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Create your own word and use it in poetry. |
![]() ![]() __Welcome to__ NEOLOGY Writing Contest Introduction | Mechanics | Prompt | Awards | Judging | Submissions | Winners | Vocabulary | Donate Us | Forum Posts ![]() ![]() This contest was created based on the concept of creating your own word and use it on your poetry composition. The idea is based on iKïyå§ama's fun activity "The Neologism Challenge!" ![]() The concept of creating a new word is called Neologism. Using the definition from Meriam-Webster Dot Com: neology noun ne·ol·o·gy nēˈäləjē :: the use of a new word or expression or of an established word in a new or different sense : the use of new expressions that are not sanctioned by conventional standard usage : the introduction of such expressions into a language This contest will showcase your creativity in inventing new words and puts your prowess in crafting poetry to a test. The words you will invent can be a contraction between two or more existing 'formal' words, or it can be a unique word that is not existing in a dictionary yet, or perhaps merging two or more words (wherever creativity takes you) to create a completely different meaning. Examples (taken from the creative entries in Kiya's activity: ▼ ![]() ![]() Please read carefully the following mechanics in order to qualify for this contest. Although, I may not disqualify non-conforming entrants, your entry will not be graded under Adherence to the Rules criterion. ![]() ![]() Gervic's Word Creations: ▼ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Please be guided for this round's prompt. APRIL 2023 Write a poem where Spring or Spring season is the subject. You may also tackle Easter and anything related to spring. Your poem must contain at least one (1) word and at most three (3) words you created. Line count, word count and the type of Poem you used must be present somewhere in your item. Make sure to follow the mechanics. April Round begins on the first day and ends on the last day of April. MARCH 2023 Write a FREE VERSE poem about Leprechauns, shamrocks, Irish, or anything related to St. Patrick. Your poem must contain at least one (1) word and at most three (3) words you created. No line count or word count required. Feel free to express yourself as long as it falls on a poetry category. Make sure to follow the mechanics. March Round begins on the first day and ends on the last day of March. ![]() ![]() Below are the prizes and awards to be given away at the conclusion of this round's contest. ![]() 50K worth of Item Ribbon ![]() ***Neology MB will be awarded if there are at least 10 entries ![]() 25K worth of Item Ribbon ![]() 10K worth of Item Ribbon ![]() 5K Gift Points ![]() 10K Portfolio Ribbon MB that you don't have yet ![]() ![]() While grammar, presentation, and relevance to the topic are considered most relevant part of the judging process, I will also give emphasis on the emotional impact of your piece to the readers. Judging Criteria :: POETRY SUBMISSION ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Judging Criteria :: WORD CREATION ![]() ![]() ![]() These areas will be rated 1-10 where 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest. ![]() ![]() Below are list of submitted poetry compositions in order of when it is received: STATIC ITEMS: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() BOOK ENTRY ITEMS: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() FIRST PLACE "The Emerald Isle" ![]() ![]() SECOND PLACE "Shamrocks " ![]() ![]() THIRD PLACE "Quaintessentially Irish" ![]() ![]() HONORABLE MENTIONS "St Patrick" ![]() ![]() "Invalid Item" ![]() BEST WORD CREATION: Unmencrious by stevengepp Part of Speech: adjective Type and Origin: from the Latin Mens, mind and Crus, leg, plus “un-“, the negative qualifier Definition: So drunk that you can’t feel or control your legs Sentence usage: John collapsed at the bar; after twenty beers he was unmencrious. ![]() ![]() This book holds all created words by Writing.com Members and participants of this contest.
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