Speech
We're thrilled you're interested in speech! There Are many kinds of speech events, and we've had success in all of them!
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DP
In Dramatic Performance (DP) you perform part of a play, movie, book or other work. It can be serious or funny, and should last 7-10 minutes. Memorization required.
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Duo
In Duo Interpretation, you and a partner perform part of a play, movie, book, or other work. It can be serious or funny, and should last 7-10 minutes. Memorization required.
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Dec
For freshman and sophomores only, in Oratorical Declamation (Dec), you recite a speech that someone else gave. The speech should last 7-10 minutes. Memorization is required.
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Ext
In Extemporaneous Speaking (Extemp) you speak for 7 minutes on current affairs topics you have had 30 minutes to prepare for. You can bring research to help you.
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OI
In Oral Interpretation (OI), also known as Poetry and Prose, you deliver readings from poetry and prose works. Readings should last 7-10 minutes. No memorization required.
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OO
In Original Oratory (OO) you recite a speech of your own creation. The speech should last 7-10 minutes. Memorization is required.
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Imp
In Impromptu Speaking (Impromptu), you speak for 5 minutes on a topic you have had 2 minutes to prepare for. No research required.
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CL
In Children's Literature (Kiddie Lit), you deliver readings from a children's book. Readings should last 7-10 minutes. No memorization is required.