Oratory (OO)

Description: Oratory speaking is a form of competitive speech that focuses on delivering persuasive speeches. Unlike informative speaking, which aims to educate and inform, oratory is designed to persuade the audience to adopt or consider a specific viewpoint or course of action on a particular issue or topic.

Time: 10 minutes

Rules & Regulations:

-Oratory speeches are evaluated by judges who assign scores based on specific criteria, 1 being the best ranked and 5 being the worst ranked in comparison.

-Speakers must choose a topic that is relevant to themselves and suitable for the audience, aiming to persuade the audience about a particular viewpoint or course of action.

-Information must be factual, well-researched, and drawn from credible sources. Proper citations or references are required to support claims.

-The speech should have a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.