10 minute time limit. Visual aids and citations are expected. An original speech with a general aim to persuade the audience. The speaker wants to inspire, reinforce, or change beliefs, values or actions of the audience. 10 minute time limit.
Visual aids are ok.
Citations are expected. Requires knowledge of rhetorical theory. 10 minute max. The speech should not be a stand up comedy, however a humorous speech with a theme. Most ADS speeches have a moral to the story.