speech contest
Public speaking tournament
A speech contest is a competitive event where participants deliver prepared or impromptu speeches before judges.
Common in schools and civic organizations, speech contests test public speaking skills, persuasion, and poise: She won the regional speech contest with her piece on climate change.
Formats vary from memorized orations to extemporaneous speaking.
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- microphoneAudio input device
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- sweaty palmsMoist hands from nerves
applause · standing ovation · oratory · eloquence · trophy · first place · judges · rostrum · opening remarks · articulate · memorization · gestures · eye contact · rehearsal · time limit · confidence · persuasion · declamation
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- school eventsgraduation, commencement, graduation day, graduation ceremony, kindergarten graduation
- Youth Achievementshonor roll, valedictorian, spelling bee, science fair, MVP award
- competitionstournaments, match, matches, game, race
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- performancestalent show, dance routine, ballet, comedy act, variety show
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