John C Stennis Novice Invitational
2024 — Starkville, MS/US
Declamation
Abbreviation
DEC
Format
Speech
Entry Fee
$0.00
Entry Limit Per School
10
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
DECLAMATION
· The selection has a maximum time of ten minutes. It must be memorized. There is a 30-second grace period. Students who exceed the time limit by more than 30 seconds should not be given first place in the panel.
· A selection in Declamation must have been originally delivered as a speech by its author, a person other than the present speaker.
· The event is only open to 9th and 10th grade students.
· The speaker should convey the original author’s message in a sincere, honest and realistic manner. Attempts at dramatization rather than communication should be avoided.
· A copy of the Declamation must be present at the tournament for verification purposes.