Speech & Debate
60 Seconds to Umm
Poise, Action!
I Got This!
I'm a Winner!
100
The abbreviation for Humorous Interpretation
What is HI?
100
A speaking event that is a self-written 10 minute speech on any topic.
What is Original Oratory?
100
The abbreviation for Dramatic Interpretation
What is DI?
100
The abbreviation for Storytelling
What is STO
100
The abbreviation for Public Forum Debate
What is PF?
200
A speaking event where two competitors team to deliver a 10 min. published play or story.
What is Duo Interpretation?
200
A speaking event where topics range from country-specific issues to regional concerns.
What is International Extemp?
200
A speaking event that uses a short story, parts of a novel, or other works.
What is Prose?
200
A debate event that is a simulation of the US legislative process, students generate a series of bills and resolutions for debate.
What is Congressional Debate
200
A speaking event that allows for 7 minutes to select a topic, brainstorm ideas, outline, and give a speech.
What is Impromptu?
300
A speaking event where topics range from political matters to economic concerns.
What is US Extemp?
300
A debate event format of one-on-one, where topics are debated provided by the association.
What is Lincoln-Douglas Debate?
300
A five minute informative speech that introduces a topic to the audience
What is Expository
300
A speaking event that tests the student's comedic skills through script analysis, delivery, timing, and character development.
What is Humorous Interpretation?
300
A speaking event that uses selections of printed work, student deliver an interpretation in 5 minutes and use a manuscript.
What is Poetry?
400
The abbreviation for Policy Debate
What is PD?
400
Abbreviated LD
What is the abbreviation for Lincoln-Douglas Debate?
400
Abbreviated POE
What is the abbreviation for Poetry?
400
USX
What is the abbreviation for US Extemporaneous?
400
Abbreviated DUO
What is the abbreviation for Duo Interpretation?
500
A debate event where opposing teams of two, debating a topic concerning a current event.
What is Policy Debate?
500
A debate event where students present cases, engage in rebuttal and refutation, and also participate in a "crossfire."
What is Public Forum Debate?
500
A speaking event where a piece is delivered up to 10 min. in length with a spotlight on character development.
What is Dramatic Interpretation?
500
A speaking event where the selection performed that would be appropriate for young children.
What is Storytelling?
500
The Bay Area regional speech and debate association that promotes speech programs for high schools.
What is the GGSA?
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