by DebateSensei | Feb 22, 2019
Prose is the largest interpretation event. The literature for this event must be one of the following: a novel, short story, essay, non-fiction, biography, autobiography and/or periodicals. One should strive to find literature that will hold the audiences attention... by DebateSensei | Feb 22, 2019
Speakers in this event have thirty minutes to prepare a seven minute speech on a current event. Speakers will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of the “extemp files”. All parliamentary debaters will be required to do extemp. This activity will make... by DebateSensei | Feb 22, 2019
Perhaps the scariest and most worthwhile event is impromptu speaking. Speakers are given two minutes to prepare a five minute speech. Topics range from traditional proverbs to fortune cookies, from great quotations to toys. This event, while seemingly unprepared,... by DebateSensei | Feb 22, 2019
This event is perhaps the most fascinating and least glamorous of all individual events. In this speech, the student is to explain how a particular communication phenomena has been effective. Students explore these possibilities with the tools of rhetorical criticism.... by DebateSensei | Feb 22, 2019
Speeches to entertain are created for the sole purpose of laughter. Winning speeches to entertain teach the audience something in between the laughs. It is a light hearted way to express social commentary. This event is like a special episode of Clueless, in between... 