Writing & Oratory
The Writing & Oratory category features competitions in written and spoken expression.
Competitions
Section titled “Competitions” Extemporaneous Essay On-site essay writing on a given prompt
Extemporaneous Speaking Impromptu speech on a given topic
Original Oratory Prepared persuasive speech
Poetry Original poem (early submission required)
Prepared Essay Pre-written essay (early submission required)
Short Fiction Original short story (early submission required)
Spoken Word Performance poetry combining writing and delivery
Quick Facts
Section titled “Quick Facts”| Competition | Type | Early Submission |
|---|---|---|
| Extemporaneous Essay | Individual, Written | No |
| Extemporaneous Speaking | Individual, Oral | No |
| Original Oratory | Individual, Oral | No |
| Poetry | Individual, Written | Yes - 2 weeks prior |
| Prepared Essay | Individual, Written | Yes - 2 weeks prior |
| Short Fiction | Individual, Written | Yes - 2 weeks prior |
| Spoken Word | Individual, Performance | No |