Poetry Interpretation
In poetry interpretation, you’ll choose a selection that fits in the given category to present to an audience. This contest emphasizes literary analysis through expressive oral reading.
The purpose of this contest is to encourage the student to understand, experience, and share poetry through the art of oral interpretation. The goals of this contest are to encourage the contestant’s exploration of a variety of literary selections, and to enhance the appreciation of literature through the performer’s interpretation of the work.
Prose Interpretation
Those with a flair for expressive oral reading have a chance to combine their passions in this event. You’ll select a piece of prose in a given category, then carefully explore the art of expressing it orally before an audience.
This contest encourages the student to understand, experience and share prose works through the art of oral interpretation. It encourages the contestant’s exploration of a variety of literary selections and enhances the appreciation of literature through the performer’s interpretation of the work.