by Sharma Dutton | Apr 9, 2019 | Club Info, Extemporaneous, Limited Prep, Mars Hill Impromptu, Speech Events
Competitors get a limited time to prepare for a speech on a topic that is given to them at the speech event. Preparation before the tournament is described in the event rules. Apologetics Extemporaneous Mars Hill Impromptu
by Sharma Dutton | Apr 9, 2019 | Limited Prep, Mars Hill Impromptu, Speech Events
In Mars Hill, the competitor uses books, movies, and other genres to discuss the appeal and impact of the theme(s) within the topic, holding them up in light of Christian truth found in the Bible. This event is intended for competitors 14 and older or with the consent...
by Sharma Dutton | Apr 9, 2019 | Extemporaneous, Limited Prep
In Extemporaneous speaking, the competitor answers a given question based on recent events in the news. The competitor researches national and international current events and may create reference files of newsworthy information. Extemporaneous speech should be...
by Sharma Dutton | Apr 9, 2019 | Apologetics, Limited Prep, Speech Events
In Apologetics, the competitor is given four (4) minutes to prepare a persuasive and reasoned speech that defends a tenet of the Christian faith and explains why that principle matters.
by Sharma Dutton | Apr 9, 2019 | Interpretive Speech, Open Interpretation, Speech Events
In Open Interpretation, selections may be in the whole range from dramatic to humorous genres, including narrative storytelling, single voice monologues, thematic compilations, or self-written pieces.