Expository

This speech should be informative. Any appropriate subject may be used, but the primary purpose of the speech must be to describe, clarify, explain, and/or define an object, idea, concept or process. Fabricated topics/subjects may not be used. This is the only event in which props or items are allowed and encourage so long as they add to the speech, not detract from it. This is a speech to inform, not a performance, and the emphasis should be placed on the oral presentation rather than on audio or visual aids used in support of the informative goal of the speech. The number of visual aids is not important as long as they show a sense of professional presentation. Citing sources such as magazines, news articles, websites, etc, increases the credibility of the speech. Visual and audio aids may be used during the presentation of the speech. No live animals or other persons may be used as visual aid or to help set up and/or present the speech. The contestant may not wear costumes unless they are put on and taken off during the speech. Expository uses visual aids, but students must still be memorized. Speeches must last 8 minutes and may not exceed 10 minutes. When timing an Expository, include the time it takes to set up and take down visual and audio aids.