Original Oratory is an event in which the contestant
presents his/her own PERSUASIVE composition..
Rules - Writing:
The
orator should not be expected to solve any of the great problems of the
day, but must offer some insight and guidance.
The
composition should be especially adapted to oral presentation, and the
orator should employ a variety of persuasive skills and strive for
eloquence in style.
No
more than 10% shall be direct quotation
It is
expected that all materials quoted, paraphrased, or summarized from other
sources must be documented orally and in the written text.
No
particular manner of delivery is required, nor is any particular manner of
content organization.
A copy
of the script must be filed with the Contest Manager before each contest.
Updated
copies of the script must be submitted at Subsection, Section, and State
levels.
At the
State Contest, the student must submit a copy of the script to the Room
Manager in the first round.
Rules - Presentation:
Judges
will consider the high quality of thought and composition, as well as,
communicative delivery
The
contestant should be expected to speak intelligently and with a degree of
originality about the message chosen.
The
rule does not allow for any type of audience participation.
The
use of a script is optional, provided it is not used as a prop.
THE
MAXIMUM TIME OF PRESENTATION SHALL NOT EXCEED EIGHT (8) MINUTES.