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(Above) Esther Oyetunji, American Heritage Palm Beach High School Original Oratory, "The Tragic School Bus" 2023 National Speech and Debate Association (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRvURSF-vJw) |
Event DescriptionStudents deliver a self-written, ten-minute speech on a topic of their choosing. Limited in their ability to quote words directly, Original Oratory (OO) competitors craft an argument using evidence, logic, and emotional appeals. Topics range widely, and may be informative or persuasive in nature. The speech is delivered from memory. EVENT TIMESTime limit, inclusive of introduction, is 10 minutes with a 30 second “grace period”. Should the performer go beyond the grace period they may not be ranked 1st. | Event RulesACTAA aligns with NSDA on all interpretation event rules. NSDA Interpretation Event Rules ResourcesACTAA Resource LibraryInterpretation of Literature—Bringing Words to Life NSDA High School Unified Manual NSDA Suggested Source Material |
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