SPEECH
Three Main Parts of Speech:
Interpretation.
The Platform.
Limited Prep.
INTERP
Six Main Parts of Interpretation:
Dramatic.
Humorous.
Program Oral.
Duo.
Original Prose and Poetry.
Oratorical.
NATIONAL INTERPRETATION EVENTS
Dramatic
One or few characters.
Intended to be more serious and dramatic.
Program Oral Interpretation
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.
Duo
Two people.
NO touching or eye contact.
Humorous/Dramatic.
Many characters or few.
Humorous
Multiple characters.
Intended to have a humorous effect.
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.
STATE INTERPRETATION EVENTS
Original Prose an 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.
Oratorical Interpretation
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
Three Main Parts Of The Platform
Original Oratory
Original Advocacy
Expository
Platform Events
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.
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.
Expository or Informative
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.
LIMITED PREP
Two Main Points In Limited Prep
Extemporaneous Speaking.
Impromptu Speaking.
Limited Preparation Events
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
State 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.