Speech
Speech
Three Main Parts of Speech:
Interpretation.
Platform.
Limited Prep.
INTERP
Interpretation Events:
Dramatic Interpretation.
Humorous Interpretation.
Duo Interpretation.
Program Oral Interpretation.
*Original Prose and Poetry.
*Declamation.
Note: Events with (*) are State only events.
Platform
Platform Events:
Informative Speaking.
Original Oratory.
*Original Advocacy.
Note: Events with (*) are State only events.
Limited Prep
Limited Preparation Events:
Extemporaneous Speaking
National Extemporaneous
International Extemporaneous
Impromptu
Interpretation Events: Perform a cutting from a play, short story, or other published work. 10 minute time limit with a 30 second grace period. NO props or costumes may be used. Must be memorized and include an introduction.
Dramatic Interp.
One or few characters.
Intended to be more serious and dramatic.
Program Oral Interp.
Uses multiple works of literature (books, poems, songs, etc.) to convey a central theme or argument.
You use a binder containing your script as a prop.
MUST be memorized.
Event Descriptions
Duo Interp.
Two people.
NO touching or eye contact.
Humorous/Dramatic.
Many characters or few.
Original Prose & Poetry.
Write your own 10 minute piece and perform it.
Can be dramatic or humorous.
NO props may be used.
MUST be memorized and need an introduction.
Humorous Interp.
Multiple characters.
Intended to have a humorous effect.
Declamation.
Use a speech that has been given by someone else and cut it down to 10 minutes.
NO props may be used.
MUST be memorized and need an introduction.
Platform Events: Perform an original written speech. 10 minute time limit with a 30 second grace period.
Original Oratory.
Self-written, memorized, 10 minute speech.
ONLY National Platform events.
Argues about societal issues.
For example; The misconceptions of Anger, Shame, and Finishing What You Started.
Persuasive.
Uses Logos, Pathos, and Ethos.
Informative Speaking.
Self written, memorized, 10 minute speech.
State Event (Expository).
National Event (Informative).
Purpose is to explain or describe topic.
Has props/visual aids to enhance performance.
Original Advocacy.
Self written, memorized, 10 minute speech.
State event.
Argues an issue regarding the United States and advocates for a solution with Legislation.
For example; Nursing Home Reform, Factory Farms, and Stem-Cell Research.
Limited Prep Events: Prepare and perform a speech the day of the tournament.
Extemporaneous Speaking
National Event.
Divided into National and International.
Chose between three questions about topics such as;
Country Specific Issues, Regional Concerns, or U.S. Foreign Policy.
30 minutes to prepare a 7 minute speech.
Impromptu Speaking
National Event
2 minutes to prepare a 5 minute speech.
Choose between three topics given at start of round, prep time starts when topics are drawn.
Topics include abstract nouns, concrete nouns, quotes, and current events.
For example; Perseverance, Chandelier, and “Its not fair to ask of others what you are unwilling to do yourself.” - Eleanor Roosevelt.
Difference between National Events and State Events
State events are speech events offered at local and regional tournaments in California. National events are speech events competed on the national circuit with tournaments across the country. Most local and regional tournaments offer national events in addition to state events, while national-circuit tournaments typically only offer national events.
National Events
Dramatic Interpretation.
Humorous Interpretation.
Duo Interpretation.
Program Oral Interpretation
Original Oratory.
Informative Speaking.
National Extemporaneous.
International Extemporaneous.
Impromptu. (Supplementary)
State Events
Declamation.
Original Prose and Poetry.
Original Advocacy.