Judge’s Critique

 

Contest:

Fall 2004

 

Title:

GREAT DISTRACTION

 

Author(s):

DORI ANN COBB

 

Result:

3rd Place  

 

Judge’s Score Sheet

Category

Score

Notes

Emotional Impact

1   2   3   4   5

 

Hook

1   2   3   4   5

 

Originality

1   2   3   4   5

 

Appeal

1   2   3   4   5

 

Focus

1   2     4   5

 

Phrasing/Cadence

1   2   3   4   5

 

Form

1   2   3   4   5

 

TOTAL SCORE

24

 

 

Judges Comments

Good idea here! I think that with a little more development, it could be a real hit! I'd like to see you "set-up" the hook with a rhyming line so that the chorus ends with "Great Distraction." You also may need a great bridge to add a final touch and another perspective. Good job!

 

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