Question

please answer the questions below to continue:

1. which of the following best describes interpretation?

○ a) a 7 minute speech answering a current-event based question through evidence and logic.
○ b) a 10 minute, original speech advocating a solution to a common problem.
○ c) an adaptation of published works cut into a 10 minute performance.
○ d) a 5 minute unplanned speech answering a question the student receives as they enter the room.

1. what is your role while judging a speech round?

○ a) ask the speaker questions about their speeches if i need clarification.
○ b) provide time signals and write detailed feedback on ballots.
○ c) stop students at exactly the time limit (10/7 minutes).
○ d) all of the above.

1. which of the following best describes original oratory?

○ a) a 5 minute unplanned speech answering a question the student receives as they enter the room.
○ b) an adaptation of published works cut into a 10 minute performance.
○ c) a 7 minute speech answering a current-event based question through evidence and logic.
○ d) a 10 minute, original speech advocating a solution to a common problem.

Explanation:

Question 1

Interpretation in speech contexts often involves adapting published works into a performance. Option C describes an adaptation of published works into a 10 - minute performance, which fits the concept of Interpretation. Option A is more like a persuasive or informative speech on current events, Option B is Original Oratory (advocating a solution), and Option D is Impromptu speaking (unplanned, short speech).

When judging a speech round, a judge's role includes providing time signals (like indicating when time is almost up) and writing detailed feedback on ballots. Option A: Asking questions for clarification is not a typical judge's role during the round (more for after or in some specific formats, but not a core judging - during - the - round role). Option C: Stopping students exactly at the time limit is not standard; usually, time signals are given and a grace period or other handling is done. Option D is incorrect as A and C are not part of the main judging role. So Option B is correct.

Original Oratory is a 10 - minute original speech that advocates a solution to a common problem. Option A is Impromptu speaking, Option B is Interpretation, Option C is more like a current - event - based persuasive speech (maybe Extemporaneous). So Option D fits the definition of Original Oratory.

Answer:

C) An adaptation of published works cut into a 10 minute performance.

Question 2