Speech and Debate Events/Tips

In a duo, students may only look at each other (eye to eye). 

• In the first two minutes
• During the introduction.
• During romantic parts.
• When they transition scenes.

Duo interpretation requires all of the following except...

• Memorization
• Props
• Two actors
• Two or more characters

What is the time limit for dramatic and humorous interpretation?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 8

Affirmative in debate implies that...

• You are against the topic

• You are for the topic

• You created the topic

Which type of debate involves two teams debating a current event topic?

• Public Forum

• Congress

• Pro/Con

• Team Debate

What do you NOT need to do in the Impromptu/Extemporaneous event?

• Choose 1 out of 3 prompts to focus on.

• Prep your own 5 minute speech for only 2 minutes.

• Know general knowledge about current events.

• Make the audience laugh.

Which event is a "self-written" speech meant to affect people at a personal level?

• Informative

• Oratorical Declamation

• Original Oratory

• Prose

What type of memory does LOOKING at your script use?

• Visual Memory

• Muscle Memory

• Auditory Memory

What type of memory does PHYSICALLY SPEAKING/DOING MOVEMENTS use?

• Visual Memory

• Muscle Memory

• Auditory Memory

What type of memory does HEARING LINES AS YOU SAY THEM use?

• Visual Memory

• Muscle Memory

• Auditory Memory