by Sharma Dutton | Apr 9, 2019 | Club Info, Interpretive Speech, Speech Events
In all interpretive events, competitors write, or select and analyze literature, then bring it to life through the creative use of voice, movement, and facial expression, without the aid of costumes or props. Dramatic Interpretation Duo Interpretation Humorous...
by Sharma Dutton | Aug 23, 2018 | Wild Card Event Speeches
A Demonstration speech is an original work written by the competitor that explains how to do something or how something works. Props may or may not be used. Goal: To develop a winsome, polished speaker who can present a speech demonstrating a process. The speech must...
by Sharma Dutton | Jul 16, 2018 | Arise Speech & Debate, Debate Events, Lincoln Douglas, Speech Events
Lincoln Douglas Value Debate Lincoln-Douglas debate (more commonly referred to as LD) is a competitive speaking activity that involves two debaters arguing for and against a resolution that is selected by Stoa and voted on by coaches. Today, somewhat like the old...
by Sharma Dutton | Jul 16, 2018 | Arise Speech & Debate, Clubs, Debate Events, Speech Events
When it comes to international relations, aid is one of the biggest ways the United States directly interacts with other countries. In the past we’ve seen foreign aid cases when the resolution was specific to a country or region, but this resolution would allow...
by Sharma Dutton | Jul 8, 2018 | Persuasive, Platform Speeches
A persuasive speech is a prepared speech, written by the competitor, which advocates a specific position or course of action. View more Stoa persuasive speech examples Persuasive Event Rules Persuasive Event...
by Sharma Dutton | Jul 8, 2018 | Original Oratory, Platform Speeches
An Original Oratory is a prepared speech, written by the competitor, on a topic of the competitor’s choice. The purpose of this informative speech is to explain, describe, or expose the topic. The following speech starts at approximately the 1 minute mark. View other...
