KESDA Senior Junior State Tournament
2023 — Georgetown, KY/US
Junior Impromptu
Event Description:
IMPROMPTU SPEAKING Junior Division
Impromptu Speaking requires the contestant to compose and present a brief speech on the spot.
Upon entering the round, the contestant will be presented with a short quotation on a topic ranging from general interest, social issues, character traits, etc.. The student will then craft a speech, ideally containing an introduction, body, and conclusion with clear main points.
Students may speak from one, 3”x5” notecard, if desired.
Once presented with the quotation, the contestant has a total time of 10 minutes.
The speech must be a minimum of at least 2 minutes and may not exceed 5 minutes in its delivery.
During preparation time, the judge should give each contestant oral time signals. During performance, clear hand signals should be given. There is NO PENALTY for slight overtime (1-5 seconds). A contestant who exceeds the time limit must be penalized by a minimum of 1 rank. As the students all receive the same quotation, no student is allowed to enter the room until it is his/her turn to perform. Students are not required to remain in the competition room after performing.