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.
by Sharma Dutton | Apr 9, 2019 | Dramatic Interpretaton, Interpretive Speech, Speech Events
In Dramatic Interpretation, the competitor, using a play, short story, or other published work, performs a selection with a spotlight on character development and depth which captivates and moves the audience.
by Sharma Dutton | Apr 9, 2019 | Duo Interpretation, Interpretive Speech, Speech Events
In Duo Interpretation, two competitors create an original rendition of a story from one or more selection(s) of literature which captivates and moves the audience.
by Sharma Dutton | Apr 9, 2019 | Humorous Interpretation, Interpretive Speech, Speech Events
In Humorous Interpretation, the competitors tell relatable stories using humor as a device to connect with the audience from a single published work. Stand-up comedy, or telling a series of jokes without a corresponding plot, is not Humorous Interpretation.
