Georgia Speech Series 3 Asynchronous

2023 — Online, GA/US

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Prose or Poetry Reading

Event Description:

1. Poetry Interpretation

1. Purpose: Poetry Interpretation is defined as an individual event that uses writing which expresses ideas, experience, or emotion through the creative arrangement of words according to their sound, their rhythm, their meaning. Poetry may rely on verse and stanza form.

2. Topics: Selections should adhere to the Interpretation Publication Policy detailed in bylaw 2.5.4, the Source Verification Policy detailed in bylaw 2.5.5 in case of protest at the State Championship(s), and be aware of the Artistic Plagiarism Policy detailed in bylaw 2.5.6.

1. The contestant may not use a cutting from the same single source which they used in any contest prior to the current school year or during the current school year in another speech event. The same selection must be used for the duration of the tournament, but may not be used for another event at the same tournament.

2. Adaptations to material may only be used for the purpose of transition. The gender stated by the author must be honored. However, a female contestant may play a male role, and a male contestant may play a female role.

3. During the presentation the contestant must name the author(s) and the book(s) or magazine(s) from which the cutting was made.

3. Length: The time limit is five (5) minutes with a thirty (30) second grace period. Should a student go beyond the grace period, the student may not be ranked 1st.

4. Performance Documents/Aids:

1. The use of manuscript during the performance is required. Common practices include the use of a binder or folder. Reading from a book or magazine is not permitted. The intact manuscript may be used by the contestant as a prop, so long as it remains in the contestant's control at all times. No costumes or props other than the manuscript are permitted. Pictures, graphics, and/or illustrations are considered a visual aid, even if included in the original manuscript, and may not be displayed. The contestant must address the script; however, introduction and transitional material may be memorized.