University of Mississippi High School Forensics Tournament
2021 — Oxford, MS/US
Storytelling
Event Description:
STORYTELLING
Storytelling theme: The theme for the University of Mississippi tournament will be "Thanks." The past year has taught us to be more grateful for the special people, places, and things in our lives. Let's get ready for Thanksgiving early this year by selecting storytelling pieces that broadly relate to the themes of giving thanks, thankfulness, and gratitude.
The student may not tell a story used previously by him/her in any forensics tournament. Delivery should appear extemporaneous, rather than memorized word-for-word. No book or script may be used in the presentation. The contestant must not add original material or must not materially change the content of the story. The contestant will be provided a chair for use. Movement is allowed for the purposes of establishing character and environment.
The maximum time is five minutes with a thirty-second grace period, but the story may be briefer without penalty. Any introduction must be included within the time limit. Students that exceed the time limit should not be given first place in the panel; further consequences of exceeding the time limit are left to the discretion of the judge.