Limited Preparation Speech

Apologetic

Speakers draw two topic options in each competition round and have a limited amount of time to prepare a speech on one of the topics.

Improntu

Presents a unique and meaningful speech on a topic drawn from abstract words, phrases, quotations, or table topics.

Analyzes news and other sources to prepare an evidence-based speech on current-events topics.

Extemporaneous

Provides a thoughtful application and a well-reasoned defense of the fundamental tenets of Christianity.

Interpretation Speeches

Speakers explore literature selections to creatively develop and present and original performance

Open Interpretation

Biblical Presentation

Duo Interpretation

Original Interpretation

Explores a published literature selection and is presented by one competitor

Explores three or more literature selections, developing a Biblical theme through Scripture and visual aid

Explores a published literature selection and is presented by a team of two competitors

Presents an original literary work or a derivative work

Platform Speeches

Speakers present an original speech scripted word-for-word in advance

Informative

Digital Presentation

Persuasive

Explains a significant topic

Influences the audience to consider a particular point of view or course of action

Informs or persuades the audience, accompanied by digital visual aids

Acting