FSHA Catholic Middle School Invitational
2025 — La Canada, CA/US
Original Oratory
Abbreviation
OO
Format
Speech
Entry Fee
$10.00
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
Original Oratory:
The student will present an original speech written by that student. The subjects vary considerably; but, regardless of the topic, the student's aim is to persuade the audience to think a certain way or do something or to inspire.
- 10 minute maximum, 30 second grace period. There is no minimum time. Time signals may be given if the speaker requests them but are not necessary. Overtime for audience reaction should not draw penalty.
- Presentation is the original work of the speaker. Any appropriate subject may be used. Speeches may be humorous or serious and should be judged on content, organization, use of language, analysis, adherence to the topic, creativity and delivery.
- No more than 150 words of the speech may be direct quotations from another speech or writing. Quoted words exceeding 50 from a single source must be verbally attributed.
- Use of notes is allowed, though memorized performances should be given more consideration when judging
- No props or costumes allowed. Performers may kneel, fall down, etc (a chair would be considered to be a prop)
- Violations of the rules may be weighed in by the judge (exception would be time violations)