Saints Classic
2023 — Ridgeland, MS/US
Program of Oral Interpretation
Abbreviation
A-POI
Format
Speech
Entry Fee
$13.00
Entry Limit Per School
10
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
PROGRAM OF ORAL INTERPRETATION
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Competitors may mix selections from prose, poetry, and drama together to create one theme. The competitor must use at least 2 of the 3 literature types. The delivery of the entire program must be delivered from a manuscript.
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The selection shall require no more than ten minutes. 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. There is no official time limit.
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Movement during the performance is allowed. The manuscript may be used as a prop during the performance.
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The focus of the event is to develop a theme or argument through the use of narrative, story, and/or characterization.