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Original OratoryStudents deliver a self-written, ten-minute speech on a topic of their choosing. Limited in their ability to quote words directly, competitors craft an argument using evidence, logic, and emotional appeals. Topics range widely, and typically persuasive in nature.
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Official Rules |
Original Oratory is a speech written by the student with the intent to persuade the audience on a topic of significance. Oratory gives students the unique opportunity to showcase their voice and passion for their topic.
An Oratory is not simply an essay about the topic—it is a well researched and organized presentation with evidence, logic, emotional appeals, and sometimes humor to convey a message. Topics may be of a value orientation and affect people at a personal level, such as avoiding peer pressure, or they can be more of a policy orientation and ask an audience to enact particular policies or solve societal problems. While content is very important, Oratory requires students to balance that content with delivery and style. Oratory speakers must be articulate, engaging, and smooth with their delivery at both a vocal and physical level. Students will want to watch some rounds of Oratory to determine what types of style, delivery, and content might work best for them. The Oratory speaker must also consider the audience as a vital component of the speech. What does the student want the audience to think, feel, believe, or be motivated to accomplish? Some students want the judges and fellow students to change attitudes. Others may simply want the audience to think about ideas though a different lens by challenging norms. As style and content go hand-in-hand, it’s vital that students think carefully about their message, style, and composition of the audience as they construct the speech. (NSDA) The speech is delivered from memory. 10 minute time limit with a 30 second grace period. No more than 150 directly quoted words. |
Outline |
When writing a great OO the obvious place to start is with the outline:
Introduction
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