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Declamation

Description of The Event

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Declamation is a public speaking event where students deliver a portion or portions of a speech previously delivered by the great personality of our nation. The goal of a declamation is to convey a message with clarity, emotion, and persuasiveness. The speech the student delivers can be any publicly delivered speech.

Rules

General Instructions

All the Participants should carry their college ID Card/Govt. ID proof.
Registration must be done before the commencement of the event.
Participant must bring their passport size photograph.
Any suspicious doing can lead direct disqualification.

Specific Rules

Time limited allotted is 5 minutes
Judges decision would be considered as final
The language of the Declamation speech competition is either in English or in Hindi
The time limit of the competition will strictly enforce. First warning bell will ring at 3 minutes and the final at 5 minutes
Introductory or welcoming part is included in the time limit of 5 minutes
The speaker is expected to memorize their speech, and is not allowed to read any part of the speech from papers, notes, or cards
The contestants may keep in view the following points while delivering their speech:
- Greeting & introduction of the subject
- Exposition of the main theme (Conciseness & clarity of message, originality/points of interest, Incorporation of Personal References, Quotations etc)
- Conclusion
- Memorization (evaluated by pauses)
- Language of delivery should be same as that of original speech
- Verbal Clarity (Annunciation and pronunciation of words, voice strength and projection)
- Presentation/Speaking style (Mannerisms, Audience contact and voice modulation, ability to keep the audience engaged by their speaking style)

Judging Criteria

Command over subject
Explanatory Skills
Presentation Skills
Clarity of Ideas and Thoughts
Confidence Level
Starting and Ending of Declamation