Interp events.

Question 1

Duo Interpretation

Answer 1

2 competitors perform a published story or play using certain techniques without props and without the use of eye contact.

Question 2

what is the time limit for Duo interpretation

Answer 2

10 minutes.

Question 3

what is the timing structure for a Duo interp.

Answer 3

Teaser- 0:00-1:30
Intro- 1:30-3:00
Exposition- 3:00-3:30
Inciting Indecent- 3:30-4:00
Rising action- 4:00-7:30
Climax- 7:30-8:30
Falling action- 8:30-9:30

Question 4

What are important points to take into account when organizing a Duo Interp event?

Answer 4

• How you and your partner wish to cut a selection
• Deciding on the different parts of the selection (like the climax)
• Deciding wether or not your lines are balanced and equal
• Making sure you have a good visual representation
• discussing with your partner where you would like to place beats and pauses
• discussing with your partner why you are making certain characters do something.

Question 5

What is important to practice in Duo Interp?

Answer 5

Practice your memorization of your lines, and practice on the memorization of where to stand, and when to deliver your lines. You must also focus on practicing your character interaction.

Question 6

What are some good performance tips for Duo interpretation?

Answer 6

Make sure that your performance is consistent, make sure you smile, and listen/learn from other performances. Also keep a notebook, and be sportsmanlike.

Question 7

what is the time limit for impromptu speaking

Answer 7

7 minutes.

Question 8

What is original oritory?

Answer 8

States a claim, and provides information to back up their claim and provides an impact.
Consists of an intro, body, and a conclusion.

Question 9

What should you take into consideration when researching for original oritory?

Answer 9

Decide on the order, an use research. Also make an outline for your speech.

Question 10

What should you take into consideration when practicing for original oritory?

Answer 10

Try practicing in sections, and memorize.

Question 11

What is the time limit for humorous interp?

Answer 11

10 minutes.

Question 12

What is humorous interp?

Answer 12

A memorized cut from a play, short story, novel, or poem that is humorous in nature. Must have an intro, and usually consists of multiple characters, with different mannerisms representing each character.

Question 13

What should humorous interp consist of?

Answer 13

Appropriate choreography, and characterization. + funny dialogue.

Question 14

What is the structure for humorous interp?

Answer 14

Teaser: 0:00-1:30
Intro: 1:30-3:00
Exposition: 3:00-3:30
Inciting Incedent: 3:30-4:00
Rising Action: 4:00-7:30
Climax: 7:30-8:30
Falling Action: 8:30-9:30

Question 15

What should you take into consideration when cutting humourous interp pieces?

Answer 15

Make sure there is a clear beginning, middle, and end
make sure there is a conflict and resolution
must have story like components.

Question 16

What should you take into consideration when practicing humorous interp?

Answer 16

Have people watch you practice
record yourself, and watch yourself in the mirror to critique yourself.
Beat out your script.

Question 17

What is the time limit for Dramatic interp?

Answer 17

10 minutes.

Question 18

what is dramatic interp?

Answer 18

it’s based on a play, short story, or other published piece. it’s usually based on a serious social matter, or significant historical events.

Question 19

what is the structure for dramatic interp?

Answer 19

Teaser: 0:00-1:30
Intro: 1:30-3:00
Exposition: 3:00-3:30
Inciting Incedent: 3:30-4:00
Rising Action: 4:00-7:30
Climax: 7:30-8:30
Falling action: 8:30-9:30

Question 20

how much time do you have for you Extempteraneous speech

Answer 20

7 minutes, and you get 30 minutes of prep.

Question 21

What is Extemperaneous speech?

Answer 21

You get a topic (usually with political or economic concerns), and you get 30 minutes to prep a speech without access to internet, or other means of research.

Question 22

What are certain parts of extemperaneous speech that is different from other speeches?

Answer 22

teams may bring files of information that they can use for the speech
They should have a basic understanding of current events.
Speakers are not allowed to watch the speakers before them
students should read widely, and cite their sources in their speech.

Question 23

What should an extemp speech be made up of?

Answer 23

It should have analysis, and hard evidence to support a subject, and there should be a presense of critical thinking.
there should be an intro, and subpoints.

Question 24

what should you keep in mind when practicing for extemp?

Answer 24

you should practice using a wide variety of vocabulary, an having good language, you shoul also go line by line, an use random questions in relation to politics to practice.

Question 25

How much time do you get for Foreign extemp. Speaking?

Answer 25

7 minutes, and 30 minutes of prep.

Question 26

What is Foreign extemp speaking?

Answer 26

The competitor picks between three different questions to talk about. Once they pick the question, they get 30 minutes of prep to construct a 7 minute speech over the selected subject.

Question 27

What should you keep in mind when practicing for Foreign extemp?

Answer 27

You should practice language, and go line by line.

Question 28

What should the Foreign extemp speech consist of?

Answer 28

it must show critical thinking, shed light on perspective, and have necessary evidence. It should also be outlined with an intro, and subpoints.

Question 29

What is the time limit for duet acting?

Answer 29

up to 12 min and 30 sec.

Question 30

What is duet acting?

Answer 30

A presentation with two students that is cut from a published play, short story, novel, or poem. They can have 2 chairs to use in their scene. The presentation must have an intro with the title an author of the selection.

Question 31

What should a duet acting piece consist of?

Answer 31

It should have something either/or serious/humorous. It should include an intro, and must be memorized. Props, and scenery are not allowed.

Question 32

What is the time limit for poetry interp?

Answer 32

7 minutes

Question 33

What does poetry interp consist of

Answer 33

You may use a manuscript to deliver your speech. You should choose pieces that are humorous, serious, thought provoking etc.
It focuses on wording and structure not on characters or plot line.
Staging visually requires the use of traditional poetry or poetry with a certain rhyming scheme.

Question 34

What is the time limit for Prose interp

Answer 34

7 min.

Question 35

What is prose interp

Answer 35

A presentation of a cut from a short story or novel, it does not have to be memorized. They will have a black binder with their script in it. It must have an intro with the title, and author.

Question 36

what should you look for when making your prose speech

Answer 36

find something relatable, an read reviews on various published pieces you are considering using for your piece, also have a broad form of interpretation with only a few boundaries.

Question 37

What should you practice on prose speech

Answer 37

practice book work, and cut your work carefully, also find appropriate focal points, and blocking out your speech.

Question 38

What is Lincoln Douglas Debate

Answer 38

A debate with two debaters on opposing sides on a resolution. One affirms, and one negates the resolution. They research the topic, and prepare speeches before the round. They also respond, an cross examine each other throughout the round.

Question 39

what is policy debate

Answer 39

a debate between four debaters, two on each side debating a resolution. One side argues the “should” of the resolution, while the other argues the “Should not” of the resolution. This event requires research and prep.

Question 40

What is public forum debate

Answer 40

There are two teams debating against a monthly controversial resolutions that usually comes from current events. Rounds begin with a coin toss to see who gets pro and who gets con.