Rocky Mountain Invitational
2022 — Boise, ID, ID/US
Impromptu Speaking
Event Description:
Impromptu Speaking - 7 minutes (including prep) maximum, no “grace period.” Time signals provided.
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Procedure: Each speaker will be designated three topics from which to choose and may use a total of 7 minutes between preparation and speaking. The contestant may take notes during the preparation time, but may not refer to the notes during the presentation.
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Draw: Draw Event Topics drawn/prepared in contest room
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Topics: Topics will be news items for one round, abstract words for one round, and quotations for one round. In semi and final rounds, the contestant will receive one news item, one quotation, and one abstract word.
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Time: This event has a 7 minute maximum including preptime with no grace period. After which a timing violation will result in being dropped one rank by the judge. Time signals are provided. Students may time themselves for reference, but the judge is the official timekeeper of the round.