Viking Raider Extravaganza PuyallupThomas Jefferson Speech and

2027 — NSDA Campus, WA/US

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Open Oratory

Event Description:

ORATORY: An original speech designed to persuade—that is, to change or reinforce an existing belief, to
eulogize, to cause agreement with a speaker’s position, or to motivate to action. This is a memorized event.
Time: ten minutes (10) maximum, with a 30 second grace period.

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Please remember that the video quality of a student’s performance or speech may be impacted by lighting, internet, access to equipment, and other family members’ presence in the home. To ensure a more equitable experience for our participants, please be sure your decision-making process and comments are related only to the content and quality of the presentation or speech itself.