Platform
Original Oratory
This is an open speech category. The purpose of the speech is determined by the speaker. This may include, but is not limited to informing, persuading, entertaining, inspiring, teaching, or a combination thereof. The speech must be original work and scripted word-for-word. Humor and satire are permitted. Speakers are allowed up to 150 words from outside sources with appropriate source citations. Any previous year’s material used in whole or in part is disqualified. Props, costumes and audio/visual aids are not allowed.
NCFCA Maximum Speech Time in Competition: 10 minutes
Persuasive Speaking
The goal of this event is to allow the speaker to present a persuasive speech on any subject he or she chooses. The speech must be original work and scripted word-for-word. Humor and satire are permitted. Speakers are allowed up to 150 words from outside sources with appropriate source citations. Any previous year’s material used in whole or in part is disqualified. Props, costumes and audio/visual aids are not allowed.
NCFCA Maximum Speech Time in Competition: 10 minutes
Illustrated Oratory
The goal of this event is to explain or expose a particular topic, using visual aids. The speech must be an original work and scripted word-for-word. This is a speech to inform in which the speaker describes, illustrates or defines an object, idea, concept or process. Imaginary topics or subjects are not permitted; humor and satire are permitted. Speakers are allowed up to 150 words from outside sources with appropriate source citations. Any previous year’s material used in whole or in part is disqualified. See NCFCA’s Illustrated Oratory FAQ for more information.
NCFCA Maximum Speech Time in Competition: 10 minutes
Cynthia Umstattd, 1st in TX, national semi-finalist
David Umstattd, national semi-finalist