ten minutes
Using a play, short story, or other published work, students perform a selection of one or more portions of a piece up to ten minutes in length. Humorous Interpretation is designed to test a student’s comedic skills through script analysis, delivery, timing, and character development.
How do you cut down a speech?
How to Shorten
- Keep your focus on what you want to accomplish.
- Narrow the points you want to make — ask yourself if each of the points you included really helps your overall focus.
- Break your speech into sections (e.g., introduction, main point 1, main point 2…).
- Ask yourself if each detail or example is necessary.
How do you judge dramatic performance?
JUDGING DRAMA EVENTS
- Projection of the plot or theme and the play’s meaning.
- Bodily movement, gesture, and facial expression.
- Voice and diction (except for Pantomime)
- Originality of presentation.
- Interpretation.
- Interaction of characters in Duo events.
How long is an extemp speech?
In a Extemporaneous Speech competition, enrolled participants prepare for thirty minutes on a question related to current events and then give a seven-minute speech responding to that question.
What is a teaser in speech and debate?
TEASER • 0:00 – 1:30. Previews the topic and mood of the selection. INTRO • 1:30 – 3:00. Explains the purpose of the performance.
What is OO in speech and debate?
Students deliver a self-written, ten-minute speech on a topic of their choosing. Limited in their ability to quote words directly, Original Oratory competitors craft an argument using evidence, logic, and emotional appeals.
What are the three main Interpretation categories in debate?
The National Speech & Debate Association (the Association) recognizes DI, HI, and DUO as the three “main” interpretation categories and includes Prose and Poetry as separate “supple- mental” events. The Association rules for each of the three main interpretation events provide further clarity.
Are there any free speech and debate events?
The Springboard Series will again offer FREE speech and debate events. These events will provide a variety of free, online opportunities including after-school scrimmages and two weekend tournaments. We are grateful to announce these events will be offered free for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years.
What are the different types of interpretation events?
There are mul- tiple interpretation events recognized by var- ious forensic organizations across the country. The National Speech & Debate Association has three main interpretation events; Dramat – ic Interpretation, Humorous Interpretation, and Duo Interpretation. Each event has its own rules and varying perspectives on how to best approach it.
What is interpretation in theatre?
With categories that range from humorous to dramatic, solo to duo, interpretation is a genre of forensic performance that allows stu- dents to express themselves creatively and exposes them to literature including classic children’s stories, contemporary narratives, and Pulitzer Prize winning plays.
