John C Stennis Novice Invitational

2022 — Starkville, MS/US

Declamation

Abbreviation DEC
Format Speech
Entry Fee $0.00
Entry Limit Per School 10
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

DECLAMATION

· The selection has a maximum time of ten minutes. It must be memorized. There is a 30-second grace period. Students who exceed the time limit by more than 30 seconds should not be given first place in the panel.

· A selection in Declamation must have been originally delivered as a speech by its author, a person other than the present speaker.

· The event is only open to 9th and 10th grade students.

· The speaker should convey the original author’s message in a sincere, honest and realistic manner. Attempts at dramatization rather than communication should be avoided.

· A copy of the Declamation must be present at the tournament for verification purposes.