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A
minimum of three or a maximum of ten different Individual Events
will be offered at NCFCA sanctioned qualifying tournaments.
The following descriptions will give you a general idea of the
nature of the different Individual Events approved for competition
by the NCFCA. Detailed rules which students are required to
follow in preparation for competing in these events are provided
on NCFCA's website. CCofPA
members are required to follow the NCFCA Tournament Rules,
as well as maintain CCofPA standards as outlined in the handbook.
For a complete set of NCFCA IE Tournament Rules, see the NCFCA
Speech page. |
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Interpretive
Events |
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Dramatic
Interpretation & Humorous Interpretation
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the vehicle of solo performance, the goal of this interpretative
event is to re-create the intellectual, emotional, and artistic
embodiment of a work of literature, or to "bring the literature
to life." Selections may be taken from one-character monologues,
narratives, or scenes with multiple characters. Non-original
work from prose, plays, poetry, or orations, is appropriate,
and its title and author must be stated. The use of media scripts
is not allowed. While limited singing and dancing are permitted,
this is not a vocal or dance recital, and any singing or dancing
should be purposeful and motivated by the literature. A previous
year's material used in whole or in part is disqualified. The
interpreter is allowed 150 original words for introduction,
transitions, and explanation. Props, costumes and audio/visual
aids are not allowed. The only differentiation between Dramatic
Interpretation and Humorous Interpretation is that the latter
is humorous in nature, where Dramatic Interpretation is serious
in nature. |
| NCFCA
Maximum Speech Time in Competition: 10 minutes |
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| Duo
Interpretation |
| Through
the vehicle of duo performance, the goal of this interpretive
event is to re-create the intellectual, emotional, and artistic
embodiment of a work of literature, and to "bring the literature
to life.” Selections may be taken from narratives or scenes
with multiple characters and may be humorous or dramatic. Non-original
pieces of work from prose, plays, or poetry is appropriate,
but media scripts are not allowed. While limited singing and
dancing are permitted, this is not a vocal or dance recital,
and any singing or dancing should be purposeful and motivated
by the literature. The interpreters are allowed a maximum of
150 combined original words for introduction, transitions, and
explanation. The two speakers will maintain balanced participation
within the piece and are not permitted to look at or touch each
other. They should retain an off-stage focus in their conversation
with each other. Any previous year's material used in whole
or in part is disqualified. Props, costumes, or audio/visual
aids are not allowed. |
| NCFCA
Maximum Speech Time in Competition - 10 minutes |
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| Open
Interpretation |
 Open
interpretation provides an unrestricted opportunity for a student
to creatively explore and develop the intellectual, emotional,
and artistic embodiment of any type of literature he or she
chooses. Selections may include original work, unpublished work
by others, or traditional published material. Any genre is acceptable
including but not limited to prose, poetry, storytelling, historical
speeches, historical sermons, and thematic selections; however,
media transcriptions are not allowed. The title and author must
be stated in the speech. While limited singing and dancing are
permitted, this is not a vocal or dance recital, and any singing
or dancing should be purposeful and motivated by the literature.
Any previous year's material used in whole or in part is disqualified.
Props, costumes and audio/visual aids are not allowed. |
| NCFCA
Maximum Speech Time in Competition: 10 minutes |
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Platform
Events |
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| Original
Oratory |
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is an open speech category. The purpose of the speech is determined
by the speaker. This may include, but is not limited to informing,
persuading, entertaining, inspiring, teaching, or a combination
thereof. The speech must be original work and scripted word-for-word.
Humor and satire are permitted. Speakers are allowed up to 150
words from outside sources with appropriate source citations.
Any previous year's material used in whole or in part is disqualified.
Props, costumes and audio/visual aids are not allowed. |
| NCFCA
Maximum Speech Time in Competition: 10 minutes |
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| Persuasive
Speaking |
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goal of this event is to allow the speaker to present a persuasive
speech on any subject he or she chooses. The speech must be
original work and scripted word-for-word. Humor and satire are
permitted. Speakers are allowed up to 150 words from outside
sources with appropriate source citations. Any previous year's
material used in whole or in part is disqualified. Props, costumes
and audio/visual aids are not allowed. |
| NCFCA
Maximum Speech Time in Competition: 10 minutes |
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| Expository
Speaking |
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goal of this event is to explain or expose a particular topic,
using visual aids. The speech must be an original work and scripted
word-for-word. This is a speech to inform in which the speaker
describes, illustrates or defines an object, idea, concept or
process. Imaginary topics or subjects are not permitted; humor
and satire are permitted. Speakers are allowed up to 150 words
from outside sources with appropriate source citations. Any
previous year's material used in whole or in part is disqualified.
See NCFCA's
Expository FAQ for more information. |
| NCFCA
Maximum Speech Time in Competition: 10 minutes |
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Limited
Preparation Events |
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| Impromptu
Speaking |
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goal of this event is to present an intelligent, well constructed,
and creative speech with very limited preparation time. The
speaker is given two minutes to prepare a five-minute speech
on a quotation or abstraction drawn at random. The speaker draws
three topics, chooses one, and returns the other two. Prep time
begins when topics are first received. Students may take only
blank notepaper and a pen or pencil into the round, but no notes
are permitted when delivering the speech. No speakers are permitted
to listen to other impromptu speakers before speaking in a given
round. Speakers must adhere to and state the topic word-for-word
early in the speech. Time signals are to be given in the round. |
Prep
time: 2 minutes
NCFCA Maximum Speech Time in Competition: 5 minutes |
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| Extemporaneous
Speaking |
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goal of this limited preparation event is to prepare an intelligent,
well-constructed speech on a current events topic. The speaker
has thirty minutes to prepare a seven-minute speech on an issue
in the news. The speaker receives three topics phrased as questions,
chooses one, and returns the other two. Prep time begins at
the appointed time and is carefully monitored in the Extemp
Prep room. Speakers may refer to published books, magazines,
newspapers, journals, and articles, which they or their teammates
have brought into the Extemp Prep room during, prep time. Topics
are current events, which have occurred in the past ninety days.
Speakers must adhere to and state the topic word-for-word early
in the speech. Notes, primarily to list evidence, are permitted
on a 3 x 5 card, which the speaker may use during the speech.
No speakers are permitted to listen to other Extemporaneous
speakers before speaking in a given round. Time signals are
to be given in the round. |
Prep
time: 30 minutes
NCFCA Maximum Speech Time in Competition: 7 minutes |
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| Impromptu
Apologetics (Final
word from NCFCA regarding the status of this event for the 2004-2005
competitive season is forthcoming.) |
| This
is a limited preparation event. Over the year, students will
create a card file of quotations and Scripture references related
to ten broad areas of Christian apologetics such as the Authenticity
of the Bible and the Deity of Christ. At the tournament they
will go to their rooms with their card files and draw a specific
question related to one of the broad areas. (See the Impromptu
Apologetic Questions published by NCFCA last season.) They
will have 4 minutes to prepare a 6 minute response. Cards may
be used during the presentation. The purpose of this event is
to help students to create a cogent and systematic ability to
defend their faith and a resource box to use for the rest of
their lives. |
Prep
time: 4 minutes
NCFCA Maximum Speech Time in Competition: 6 minutes
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Wildcard
Event |
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| Every
year an NCFCA Affiliate Member vote determines if a new event
will be placed under this category for the year. The outcome
for the current season has not yet been decided. (Become an
NCFCA
Affiliate Member so you can vote on this year's wildcard
event!) |
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