Singletary High School Invitational Tournament
2020 — McMinnville, OR/US
Oratory
Abbreviation
OO
Format
Speech
Entry Fee
$8.00
Entry Limit Per School
8
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
An original speech focusing on a significant subject. Students may discuss a problem of social, economic, moral, or political importance, or they may praise (eulogize) a person or idea, inveigh against an immoral practice, law, group, or person. No more than one hundred and fifty words should be quoted material. Verbatim memorization is optional, but no notes or promptings are allowed. Time limit is ten minutes with a 30 second grace period. If laughter delays the speaker, the timekeeper shall make allowance by stopping the watch at the beginning and starting it at the end of each interruption. A copy of the speech, including the bibliography, must be available if requested by the tournament director.