Serious (DI) and Humorous (HI)

What is the maximum time limit for these two events?

• 6-8 minutes

• 12 minutes

• 8 minutes

• 10 minutes

• none of these

What is the minimum time limit for these two events?

• 6 minutes

• none of these

• 8 minutes 45 seconds

• 8 minutes

• 10 minutes 31 seconds

The selection shall be an original cutting or arrangement of prose literature from published short stories or plays.

• True

• False

Plays or musicals written in poetic verse (Shakespeare) are acceptable

• True

• False

You are required to use a paper manuscript for these events.

• True

• False

Introductory remarks concerning the author, selection and cutting are designed to (Choose all that Apply)

• heighten attention to the selection

• heighten the understanding and appreciation of the selection by the audience

• confuse the judge

• allow the performer more time

• can be no longer than two minutes long

The selection must be memorized.

• True

• False

The contestant may use a lectern or speaker's podium.

• True

• False

Prose corresponds to usual patterns of speech while verse or poetry emphasizes emotions and ideas expressed through figurative language.

• True

• False

A performer's use of caricatures or stereotypes should not be penalized if appropriate to the selection.

• True

• False