LFL and GVFL December Tournament
2023 — US
Varsity Extemporaneous
Event Description:
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Extemporaneous Speaking (XTMP)
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7 minutes maximum time limit with 30-second grace period
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XTMP Prep - before the round begins, all of the students go to prep; this is where they draw a topic and have 20 minutes to research the topic and create a 7 minute speech about it.
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Students will come in the room and perform their speech one at a time. Make sure to ask for their name, code, speech topic, and whether they would like time signals or not. Do not be concerned if you are waiting for a few minutes and no students show up, they are sent to the room at a very specific time one by one.
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Varsity XTMP must be memorized and are not allowed any sort of note card or paper to read from.
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Speakers are allowed ONE index card sized (3X5) piece of paper to read from during their performance. Make a note on the ballot whether a note card was used. (If JV and V are combined, tabroom will help you sort this out.)
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The material should be organized according to some logical plan to produce a complete speech within the time allowed. Delivery should be free from marked defects in the mechanics of speech—poise, quality and use of voice, enunciation, fluency, facial and bodily expressiveness—and should be effective in enlisting and holding the interest of the audience.
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The best extemporaneous speech combines clear thinking, good speaking, and interesting presentation to establish a definite thought with respect to the subject chosen for the occasion.