| Oratorical
Dr. Caryn McGee, National Coordinator
Sis.
Kimberly Horne, Assistant Coordinator
The Topic for 2008 is:
"The Impact
of Salvation In Identifying The Profession That God
Has Chosen For You That Will Produce Global Change."
(Give solutions
and examples in your oration)
5 to 10 minutes
Memorized
Junior Level Ages 12-15
Senior Level Ages 16-22
The characteristic
of oratory
which distinguishes it from public
speaking, in general, is its appeal to the emotions.
No matter how clear, logical, or effective speaking
may be, as long as it appeals primarily to the intellect,
it remains public speaking.
When, however, emotions are touched
-- love, joy, hate, ambition -- then speaking becomes
oratory. And although oratory appeals powerfully to
the emotions of the hearer, yet it is not necessarily
preaching.
Oratory is composed of two elements:
matter and manner. When one gives an oration, one should
be certain of the content and substance of his/her oration.
Oratorical topics are received
yearly from the National Coordinator. Orations must
be original, and are to be done from memory. The time
limit is 5-10 minutes.
Oratorical topics are received
yearly from the National Coordinator. Orations must
be original, and are to be done from memory. The time
limit is 5-10 minutes.
Who
is eligible?:
* Note: One junior and or one
senior level participant will be allowed. No two persons
of the same level in the same jurisdiction can compete.
There can be one junior and one senior from the same
jurisdiction competing.
Each contestant must submit an
application to the National Coordinator and include
a brief autobiographical sketch. Applicants must be
members of the Church of God in Christ, and must be
prepared to show proof of age, if requested.
Tips for Developing
Oration:
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I. Suggested Speech Format
A. Introduction
I . Favorable attention statement
2. Statements of clarity
B. Body
I . Main points
2. Supporting details
C. Conclusion
11. Language Awareness
A. Diction (enunciation of words)
B. Grammar (appropriate use of
language)
C. Articulation
I . Clarity
2. Creative use of language
3. Vividness
4. Interest
111. Delivery and Stage Presence
A. Directness
B. Enthusiasm
C. Dress and physical appearance
D. Body action
E. Voice
F. Pace
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