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Speech Overview

Verve provides coaching and support
for a variety of speech events including:

• Limited Preparation
• Platform
• Interpretative Speeches

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Limited Preparation

Impromptu: 
Students are assigned a random topic (quotation, word, concept), given two minutes of prep time, then present a five minute speech. 

Extemporaneous:
Students have 30 minutes of prep time to use their club’s current events research followed by a 7 minute speech on a news topic.

Apologetics:
Similar to Extemporaneous, the student has 4 minutes to prepare for a 6 minute speech regarding core issues of their faith.

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Platform
Speeches

Original Oratory: 
Students work to refine a single speech throughout the year on a topic of their choice.  The speech must be memorized and presented in an engaging manner.

Persuasive:
Speaking mirrors Original Oratory, but with a focus on persuading the audience.

Expository:
Students present an original platform speech which informs or explains a particular topic with the use of visual aids.

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Interpretive
Speeches

Dramatic Interpretation and Humorous Interpretation:
These speeches interpret works of fiction into theatrical performances. 

Duo Interpretation:
Same as Dramatic or Humorous, but being performed by two students in tandem. 

Open Interpretation:
The student may interpret a wide variety of written work including original work, unpublished work by others, or traditional published literature.