Carolina Kickoff

2019 — Greer, SC/US

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Expository Speaking

Event Description:

From the National Ballot: Expository speeches are the original compositions of

the contestant. The Expository speech is a speech to inform, not a

performance. It should describe, clarify, illustrate, or define an object, idea,

concept, or process. A fabricated topic/subject may not be used. No props or

visual/audio aids are allowed. Items of dress put on or removed during the

course of the performance are considered visual aids.

What Makes Expository Distinct: Other events ask students to be persuaders,

entertainers, or analysts. Expository speaking asks students to be teachers

first, sharing interesting information in a compelling and memorable way. The

judge should ask herself a the end of the speech, “What did I actually learn?”

Note: Students doubled in original oratory may not use any portion of their

orations in the expository speech or informative speech.

Time Limit: 5 minutes, with a 30 second grace period. (Presentations that

exceed the grace period may not receive first place in the round. Any other

penalty is at the judge’s discretion.)

While Expository is ordinarily a memorized event, at this early

tournament both varsity and novice competitors may use manuscripts. Do

not penalize or reward students based purely on memory.