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Oak Park Speech & Debate
Trying to decide whether to prioritize speech or debate during tryouts?
Are you interested in knowing the difference?
This page briefly breaks it down for you!
Trying to decide whether to prioritize speech or debate during tryouts?
Are you interested in knowing the difference?
This page briefly breaks it down for you!
🎤 Speech
🎤 Speech
Focus on... the art of effective communication.
Participants in speech events deliver prepared or memorized speeches, conveying their ideas, emotions, and perspectives to an audience.
These events often emphasize individual expression, creativity, and eloquence.
Events usually include interpretation (taking another piece of literature or work and presenting it), original content (created by you), or spontaneous (topic given on the spot with limited preparation).
🏛️ Debate
🏛️ Debate
Focus on... argumentation, critical thinking, and the ability to construct and defend positions on various issues.
Debaters engage in structured, competitive discussions with each other, presenting logical arguments and countering their opponents' points.
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