Duo Interpretation Duo Interpretation is similar to Dramatic Interpretation except that the 10-minute long piece is performed by a team of two competitors. Also, the piece is not memorized, but read from a manuscript. Original Oratory Original Oratory involves the competitor writing a 10 minute or shorter speech which is meant to inspire the audience. The speaker is trying to convince the audience to do something different, like work harder, be more honest, get more involved in community issues or in the family, etc. The speech may be an old oratory, a public address, or anything that has been presented before.
Judges focus on the presentation of the speech rather than the content of the speech.
Speech choice factors into the judging also. Tournaments are hosted by League member schools and always take place on Saturdays.