Interp/Speech
Debate
Rules
Leagues
Misc.
100
Each round alternates between poetry and prose, speaker holds a binder with the literature for reference
Oral Interp.
100
The topic for this event changes every two months, logical debates with two competitors
Lincoln Douglas
100
What can partners in duo interpretation NOT do?
Look at eachother
100
What does CFL stand for?
Catholic Forensic League
100
A novice event where the competitor delivers another person’s speech
Declamation
200
An event where the competitor is given 30 minutes of prep time to gather information on current events to make a seven minute speech
Extemporaneous Speaking
200
Teams of two debate on a resolution using facts and stats.
Public Forum
200
What is considered a prop in any interp. event
Crying
200
What does NSDA stand for?
National Speech and Debate Association
200
Competitor pulls 3 topics from an envelope and has seven minutes to think and speak on 1 topic
Impromptu
300
One competitor performs a serious work for the audience where more than one character is encouraged
Dramatic Interp.
300
What are the two sides of a case called?
The affirmative and the negative
300
What is considered poor conduct in a PF or LD round?
Yelling during crossfire
300
What does FFL stand for?
Florida Forensic League
300
Competitor delivers an original speech designed to solve a problem in society
Original Oratory
400
Partners perform a serious or humorous work, cannot look at or touch each other.
Duo Interp.
400
How many people are on a PF team?
2
400
How many minutes do you have from the time you pull a topic in impromptu
Seven
400
What league collects your points?
NSDA
400
Competitors impersonate senators and debate on bills and resolutions
Student Congress
500
One competitor performs a humorous work for the audience where more than one character is encouraged
Humorous Interp.
500
How many points do you get for losing one round in LD?
3
500
Which case speaks first in a debate round?
The affirmative
500
What league holds states?
FFL
500
Where are CFL nationals this year?
Sacramento
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