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Forum: Original Speeches

Oratory, Informative or any other public address event where students write and deliver their own speech.

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: NFL Oratory Results from 1963 to Present

    Original Orations 1963 Thomas LoSavio Bellarmine Prep., CA “Intolerance” Rosemary Anton Oskaloosa HS, IA “Bread with Liberty” Howard D. Bryant...

    Started by theatrix04, 08-11-2007 10:00 AM
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  1. Gripes About Original Oratory

    So, I'll preface this by saying that Oratory is without a doubt my favorite event (arguably the best one...). But still, there are trends that...

    Started by OO cubed, 02-21-2010 01:43 PM
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  2. Question Does anyone know of a "Jenn Tian"?

    Wow!!!! Last weekend I witnessed a kick butt oratory by some girl named "Jenn Tian". I was overwhelmed by her oratorical skills along with her dress...

    Started by softee@deb8, 03-11-2010 09:32 PM
    awesome, jenn, oratory
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  3. Risky Persuasive

    I was thinking about doing prostitution for a persuasive speech. Too risky? Inappropriate?

    Started by Airwick, 02-09-2010 07:03 PM
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    03-11-2010 09:54 PM Go to last post
  4. Nationals predictions

    completely disregarding the fact that many quals have yet to occur, does anybody have any names that they think might go far at nationals, or do...

    Started by MNOratory2010, 02-23-2010 08:45 PM
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    02-25-2010 03:18 PM Go to last post
  5. The Next Step?

    So I have been fortunate that I have had a lot of success. However I know there is a lot of room to improve, I'm not always in finals, and I don't...

    Started by Nebraska OO, 02-15-2010 07:53 AM
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  6. 2009-2010 tournament results

    Well, I did one of these last year, so I might as well do one this year. So, I'll begin with the same question: Who has any results in Original...

    Started by acon11, 09-08-2009 07:37 AM
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  7. Berkeley Oratory Finals

    For those of you who were at Berkeley and got a chance to watch the Oratory finals.. how did they go? I didn't get to see it, but I wanted to. Can...

    Started by mayday53, 02-17-2010 12:01 AM
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  8. Read my original oratory speech?

    this is my first year in Forensics! just a freshman :) i was wondering, is anyone willing to read my speech so far? help me out a tad? i just feel...

    Started by underthelights, 02-09-2010 10:40 PM
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  9. Oratory 09-10

    Since everyone's predicting big hitters for their event in their areas...why not do it for the event of oratory as a whole? So, who's back next year?

    Started by OO cubed, 07-15-2009 11:29 PM
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  10. An Opinion, if you will?

    Where do you think personal stories in an oratory go over the edge? i.e. Telling your audience you were raped, a family member was killed, etc. ...

    Started by Jeddamadiah, 12-14-2009 12:12 AM
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    01-25-2010 05:56 PM Go to last post
  11. Informative in IL

    Anyone here do INFO in IL? If so what do you think of it? who are your favorite copetitiors? What is your speech on?

    Started by HCspeech228, 01-24-2010 02:49 PM
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  12. NFL 2009 Nationals Final Round

    This was the performance order: 1) Rory Squire - "Uncle Maxim Digs Dead Animals" (Madison County, VA) 2) John Hofmeister - "Harvey & Jack" (Apple...

    Started by GFan, 06-20-2009 07:37 PM
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  13. Help Someone Who is New to OO?

    Hey everyone! This is my first year doing speech/debate and at my school, we are required to compete in OO. I do have an idea for my oratory,...

    Started by Grandiloquence, 09-13-2009 01:46 AM
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  14. Lying

    Hello everyone!! Im new to this site, but Im a varsity competitior. Im new to oroatory though and would like some advice on how to begin. My topic is...

    Started by Barbiie Jennette, 11-08-2009 06:29 AM
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  15. Smile Topics for Entertainment Speech?

    Hi everyone! My daughter (11th grade) and I are brainstorming topics for this season ... she performs in the entertainment division writing her own...

    Started by nebraskama, 12-16-2009 12:00 PM
    entertainment speech
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  16. Why does the Expository Speaking Time Limit Vary?

    Hi. I'm doing an Expos this year, and it's become very difficult. Here, in Mississippi, the event has a five minute time limit. I know that in most...

    Started by Padert G, 11-23-2009 08:52 PM
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  17. Halarious Speeches.

    Do judges count you off for Having a really funny OO? :confused:

    Started by robert17, 12-12-2009 01:34 PM
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  18. I don't really understand

    Exactly what an appropriate OO topic is? I do to an extent, but at the same time I am extremely confused. I understand the catagory, but I don't...

    Started by apples, 12-07-2009 08:28 PM
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    12-08-2009 08:39 PM Go to last post
  19. Expos

    can someone who does california style/ "real" expos (the kind with boards) read my speech over and critique it for me? my speech runs a little...

    Started by crazydaisy1321, 11-22-2009 01:45 AM
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  20. title and explanation

    so let's see what everyone is doing this year. Put your title and what your piece is about. title: Hamsters, Heroes, and Fat Men About: the...

    Started by cshrecengost, 11-06-2009 08:13 PM
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    11-16-2009 09:25 AM Go to last post

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