Archbishop Murphy HS Middle School Speech Tournament
2023 — Everett, WA/US
Expository Open
Abbreviation
EXP O
Format
Speech
Entry Fee
$5.00
Entry
Teams of between 1
and 25 competitors
Event Description:
Expository - Open
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. The purpose of an expository speech is to describe, clarify or explain an object, idea or process.
2. The speech is delivered as a presentation or demonstration (8:30 time limit), not “theatrically” or as a performance.
3. Speech must be speaker’s original work; may be delivered from memory or from notes; scripts are not allowed.
4. The use of visual aids is encouraged, but not required; speaker is not to be penalized if no visual aids are used.
5. On the score sheet, make real-time notes, with comments, note time & choose a tentative ranking.