Speech
- Impromptu
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- Interpretation Events
Original Speech
About Original Speech Events
Original Speech Events require that you write your own original speech about a topic of your choosing. We compete in several different Original Speech Events regularly, and some tournaments offer unique events. These speeches come in a variety of formats. Some Events allow props.
Coaches
Types of Speech
Informative Speech
An Informative Speech is an original, factual speech by the student on a realist subject to fulfill the general aim to inform the audience. Audio-visual aids may or may not be used to supplement and reinforce the message. Multiple sources should be used and cited in the development of the speech. Minimal notes are permitted. Maximum time is 10 minutes.
Persuasive Speech
A Persuasive Speech is an original speech by the student designed to inspire, reinforce, or change the beliefs, attitudes, values or actions of the audience. Audio-visual aids may or may not be used to supplement and reinforce the message. Multiple sources should be used and cited in the development of the speech. Minimal notes are permitted. Maximum time limit is 10 minutes.
After Dinner Speaking/Speech to Entertain
After Dinner Speaking, sometimes referred to as Speech to Entertain, is an original, humorous speech written by the competitor, designed to exhibit sound speech composition, thematic coherence, direct communicative public speaking skills, and good taste. The speech should not resemble a night club act, an impersonation, or comic dialogue. Audio- visual aids may or may not be used to supplement and reinforced the message. Minimal notes are permitted. Maximum time limit is 10 minutes.
- ADS Sample Speech (Speech & Debate @ UC San Diego)
- ADS Sample Speech 1 (2018 NCFCA Nationals)
- ADS Sample Speech 2 (2018 NCFCA)
Cultural Artifact Speech
A Cultural Artifact Speech is a discussion of some tangible aspect of culture. Five minutes maximum. Visual or audio aid required.
Communication Analysis
A Communication Analysis is an original speech by the student designed to offer an explanation and/or evaluation of a communication event such as a speech, speaker, movement, poem, poster, film, campaign, etc., through the use of rhetorical principles. Audio-visual aids may or may not be used to supplement and reinforce the message. Manuscripts are permitted. Maximum time limit is 10 minutes.