2023 Blacksnake NIETOC
2023 — Pocatello, ID/US
Impromptu Speaking
Event Description:
Impromptu Speaking - 7 minutes (including prep) maximum,
no “grace period.” Time signals provided.
1. 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. Speakers may not use or
reference any prepared notes during their speaking prep time.
2. Time: This event has a 7-minute maximum including prep
time 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
Speaker 1
interactive
glasses
master
Speaker 2
pass
ethics
child
Speaker 3
watch
overview
night
Speaker 4
rage
bait
pound
Speaker 5
example
pleasant
requirement
Speaker 6
avenue
redundancy
self
Speaker 7
flesh
background
cold