Interpretation of Free Verse / Poetry: A readily accessible selection of poetry or song lyrics, rhyming or not, delivered by a single performer from a required text (either from a single poem or a collection of poems, frequently referred to as a program). Poems combined in a program should be unified by some central element (e.g. author, subject, style or form). Poems or programs may feature rhyme, blank or free verse. This event is designated as a "reading" event, therefore the student should strive to bring the material to life using vocal skills, facial expressions, body postures and gestures while movement around the presentation area should be minimal. Students are required to provide brief introductory remarks at some point, which at least identify the title(s) and author(s) of the work(s).
Time limit: 7 minutes with a 30 second grace period. Students who speak beyond the time limit plus the grace period may not be ranked 1st.
Judges should offer to provide visual time signals.
Note that the required text need not be in a binder. As an example, en electronic manuscript on a tablet might be used.
Time limit: 7 minutes with a 30 second grace period. Students who speak beyond the time limit plus the grace period may not be ranked 1st.
Judges should offer to provide visual time signals.
Note that the required text need not be in a binder. As an example, en electronic manuscript on a tablet might be used.
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