Speech

Students are presented with a choice of three questions related to international current events and, in 30 minutes, prepare a seven-minute speech answering the selected question. Students may consult articles and evidence they gather prior to the contest, but may not use the internet during preparation. Topics range from country-specific issues to regional concerns to foreign policy. The speech is delivered from memory.  This event is divided into US and International categories.

Students 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 can be informative or persuasive in nature. The speech is delivered from memory. 

Students author and deliver a ten-minute speech on a topic of their choosing. Competitors create the speech to educate the audience on a particular topic. All topics must be informative in nature; the goal is to educate, not to advocate. Visual aids are permitted, but not required. The speech is delivered from memory. 

The student entering radio speaking shall Prepare and present a script which contains news, weather, and sports. Use copy no more than 24 hours old - as of the tournament's first round - to prepare the script. Use no commercials. Not portray multiple characters. Time limit is 5 minutes. This example is from another state and would not be legal in Missouri because it has commercials.