Oration: Judging Criteria Comments
Oration: Judging Criteria Comments
Oration: Judging Criteria Comments
Emotional Delivery
Pathos: Degree of passion with which the speech is delivered
Emotion: Degree of emotional expression; variation of emotional expression
Element of Persuasion: Degree of conviction demonstrated in the delivery of
the speech
Engagement of Audience: Degree to which speaker is able to maintain the audience’s
interest
Physical Delivery
Gestures, Poise and Posture: Appropriate use of hands, body, facial expressions;
demeanor
Mobility: Appropriate use of space in delivery
Eye Contact: Degree to which visual connection with audience is maintained
Tempo: Appropriate rhythm is established and maintained
Accuracy
Level of Memorization: Degree to which the entire speech is committed to
memory
Reflect mood of original occasion: Degree to which audience is transported to
the appropriate time period
Capture intention/conviction of original speaker: Degree of success in
fulfilling the aim and purpose of the original speaker
Level of Ownership: Degree to which contestant personalizes and owns the
speech
Overall Appeal
SCORE
Exceed Time Limit (-2)
Final Score