Scholars of Speech Spring Slam

2024 — Irvine, CA/US

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Middle School Public Address (5/10 Minutes)

Event Description:

Your performance may fit into one of the below categories.

Informative Speaking

An original, factual speech by the competitor to fulfill the general aim to inform the audience. Audio-visual aids may or may not be used to supplement and reinforce the message. Multiple sources should be used and cited in the development of the speech. As this is a memorized event, notes are discouraged. Maximum time is 10 minutes.

Original Oratory/Persuasive Speaking

An original speech by the competitor. The intent of the speech is to persuade about a problem in society. Any other purpose such as to inform or entertain shall be secondary. Audio-visual aids may or may not be used to supplement and reinforce the message. Multiple sources should be used and cited in the development of the speech. As this is a memorized event, notes are discouraged. Maximum time is 10 minutes.

Since this is merged with the 5 minute category...

Expository Speaking

An original, factual speech by the competitor to fulfill the general aim to inform the audience. Audio-visual aids may or may not be used to supplement and reinforce the message. Multiple sources should be used and cited in the development of the speech. As this is a memorized event, notes are discouraged. Maximum time is 5 minutes.

Original Oratory/Persuasive Speaking

An original speech by the competitor. The intent of the speech is to persuade about a problem in society. Any other purpose such as to inform or entertain shall be secondary. Audio-visual aids may or may not be used to supplement and reinforce the message. Multiple sources should be used and cited in the development of the speech. As this is a memorized event, notes are discouraged. Maximum time is 5 minutes.