Novice Tournament/MFL Convention
2009 — MA/US
Oratorical Performance
Abbreviation
OP
Format
Speech
Entry Fee
$5.00
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
Students may enter Oratorical Performance with Declamation or Original Oratory material. Although manuscripts are usually not allowed in these events, at the Novice Meet manuscripts will be allowed, but not required. Otherwise, we will follow MFL rules for both events (see below for specifics).Time: 10 minute maximum, including introduction (30 second grace); no minimum
Declamation is a memorized event in which the student delivers a speech written by some other person. The speech must have been presented as a public address and found in print, on video, DVD or on an audio recording. Speeches that have been used only for forensic competition are not acceptable, even if they can be found in print. The presentation should include an introduction that provides the title of the speech and the author, and should include relevant information about the theme and date of the oration or its historical significance. Dialects of the original speaker need not be mimicked. No scripts, costumes, or props may be used in the presentation.
Oratory is a memorized event in which the student presents original thought and commentary on a topic of his/her choice. Generally, but not always, the speech is of a persuasive nature. No manuscripts may be used during the presentation. A maximum of 150 directly quoted words is allowed in the oration. Students will be judged on their delivery skills and ability to discuss the topic effectively and intelligently. No scripts, costumes, or props may be used in the presentation.