Episode 90: Student Battle Raps and RhetoricRunning Time: 20:12 This Week's Guests: Will Whitt as The Burger King Katie Geraghty as Inspector Javert Katherine Gardinier as Maximilien Robespierre Sophia Stalnaker as Cleopatra Abi Dinegar as Mary Queen of Scots Clara Cobb as Elvis Presley Hannah Pin as Michael Jackson Hugh Bothwell as the T Rex Kyley Van Doorn as the Brachiosaurus and  Bart Whelan as Spongebob Squarepants What happens when DJO students go toe-to-toe trading verses of rhyme and rhetoric to flex their poetic prowess? It's the first ever O'Connell English Department Battle Rap Showdown! And if you've never listened to a DJO English Department Round Table Podcast before, you are in for a real treat. Featuring Honors American Literature students assuming the personae of a star-studded lineup of figures from history, literature and pop culture, this week's episode is a high-energy showcase of rhetorical techniques and verse poetry forms in action. From smack talking dinosaurs to shade throwing historical icons, this week's student showcase is an awesome look at life in our Honors American Literature classroom, full of excitement, humor, and creativity. Your browser does not support this audio Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! And we'll see you again next week.