PUBLIC ADDRESS EVENTS

Persuasive
a speech designed to persuade the audience, usually using the problem-solution approach; 10 minute time limit.

Informative
a speech that heightens the audience's awareness of some subject on which the speaking demonstrates the audience has a need to know; 10 minute time limit.

After-Dinner
a humorous speech designed to entertain the audience while at the same time making a significant point; 10 minute time limit.

Communication Analysis
a speech in which the speaker describes, interprets, and evaluates a significant speech, collection of speeches, or other form of rhetoric; 10 minute time limit.

INTERPRETATION EVENTS

Prose Interpretation
an original interpretation of prose literature; use of manuscripts is required; 10 minute time limit, including introduction and any transitions.

Poetry Interpretation
an original interpretation of a poem or a selection of poems; use of manuscripts is required; 10 minute time limit, including introduction and any transitions.

Dramatic Interpretation
an original interpretation of dramatic literature performed by one individual portraying two or more characters; use of manuscripts is required; 10 minute time limit, including introduction and any transitions.

Dramatic Duo
an original interpretation of a cutting from a play involving two characters performed by two individuals; this is an interpertation, not an acting event; use of manuscripts is required; 10 minute time limit, including introduction and any transitions.

Program Oral Interpretation
a program of thematically linked selections chosen from at least two of the three recognized genres of interpertation (prose, poetry, drama). A substantial portion of the time must be devoted to each of the genres used in the program; use of manuscripts is required; 10 minute time limit, including introduction and transitions.

LIMITED PREPARATION EVENTS

Extemporaneous Speaking
a five to seven minute speech on a current topic, delivered after a half-hour preparation period.

Impromptu Speaking
students have seven minutes to prepare and deliver an impromptu speech, usually on a familiar saying or significant quotation.

DEBATE

Parliamentary Debate
is offered at some tournaments, please see coach for specific rules of this event.

Lincoln Douglas Debate
is offered at some tournaments, please see coach for specific rules of this event.