KESDA Senior Junior State Tournament
2023 — Georgetown, KY/US
Declamation
Event Description:
Declamation
Junior and Senior Division
In Declamation the contestant will deliver a speech originally composed and presented by another individual. The purpose is to acquaint the student with notable examples of effective speeches that influenced the times in which they were originally delivered.
The presentation must include an introduction containing information such as: relevance of the selection; a description of when where and why it was delivered; influence felt as a result of the speech having been delivered; reactions of critics or historians to the original presentation; and a description of the economic, historical, sociological, political, and/or religious setting in which it was given.
The contestant will deliver the speech in the style he/she believes the original speaker presented it, striving to communicate the intended meaning.
The speech must be delivered from memory. No visual aids or podium are to be used. Movement and gestures may be used.
The speech may be cut in order to meet the 10 minute time limit, but the cutting must remain true to the original intent.
The performance must be in English, though foreign words and phrases may be included.
Students are Allowed to use contest speeches in both junior and senior divisions.
The maximum time limit for Declamation is 10 minutes. There is a 30 second grace period. A contestant who exceeds the time limit must be penalized by a minimum of 1 rank.