1/31/2024 0 Comments Farrago forensics![]() The presenter prepares a literary program in poetry and a program in prose (short stories, cuttings from novels, monologues and soliloquies, essays, or other non-fiction work) – each centering on a theme or emotion – for interpretation in alternating rounds of competition.Īn oration is expected to be a thoroughly prepared, well-composed, persuasive speech on a topic of significance to general society. This is an original informative speech category, and not an acting category. The speaker is to use this research information to compose and present a well-organized, informative speech. Students may consider (but are not limited to) using the following areas of research: archival records,diaries, personal interviews, letters, newspapers, etc. The challenge to the speaker is to select and explore an historical topic within the limits presented each year. Interpretation of Poetry/Prose – see below under Poetry or Prose A range of support materials and devices are to be used which can include quotations, statistics, examples, comparisons, and analogies. The speech is to be coherent, unified, and clear. The challenge to the speaker is to present well-developed material that has the primary intent of informing, although persuasive elements may be present. Informative Speaking (revised for 2022-23) The information presented should be well-chosen, pertinent, and sufficient to support the central thought of the topic and organized according to some logical plan to produce a complete speech within the time allowed. The impromptu speaker should be able to quickly create and effectively deliver an original, well-organized and imaginative interpretation of the designated topic, supported by varied materials. Symbolic characterization and vocal and physical action rather than a literal dramatization or pantomime is required. The challenge of farrago is to select material from a variety of literary genres (poetry, short stories, speeches, essays, drama, novels), which addresses a central specific theme or emotion, and to interpret the material through oral presentation.Ĭontrary to dramatic performance, the challenge of this category is to present a literary script in such manner that the audience imagines action being described rather than witnessing it being performed. Questions will be based on current events. The challenge to the speaker is to phrase a clear proposition and support it with contentions, which in turn, are supported with evidence and reasoning. The extemporaneous speech should provide a direct response to the question drawn. The challenge to the speaker is to present well-developed material that has the primary intent of providing information. Lines are spoken from memory using offstage focus. These synopses are general descriptions of the categories refer to the current handbook for full rules.ĭuo Interpretation is performance that creates an atmosphere of time and place, emphasizing development of character and appropriate physical movement. The WFCA State Tournament has competition in the following categories. See the Category Topics page for the current topics for some categories. WFCA rules and evaluation sheets are available in the WFCA Handbook.
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