Toastmasters International
Division C in District 31
Speech Contest Judging Criteria
International
Humorous
Tall Tales
Table Topics

Criteria International Humorous Tall Tales Table Topics
Content
Speech Development
structure, organization, support material 20
structure, opening, body, support material 15
opening, build-up, climax, organization, smoothness 30
opening, body, close, organization, smoothness 30
Effectiveness
achievement of purpose, interest, reception 15
excitement created, suspense, the unexpected twist, surprise, connection of humorous events, achievement of purpose 10
logic, directness, enthusiasm, achievement of purpose, audience response 25
Speech Value
ideas, logic, original thought 15
ideas, originality of thoughts and material 15
Audience Response
attentiveness, laughter, interest, reception 15
Speech Techniques
effective use of exaggeration, irony, pun, surprise twists, humor, slapstick 25
Delivery
Physical
appearance, body language 10 10 15 15
Voice
flexibility, volume 10 10 15 15
Manner
directness, assurance, enthusiasm 10 10
Language
appropriate to speech, purpose, and audience, good grammar, pronunciation, and word selection 15 15
Appropriateness
to speech purpose and audience 10
to speech purpose and audience, reflecting good taste 10
Correctness
grammar, pronunciation, word selection 10 5
Time Limits (minutes) 5 - 7 5 - 7 3 - 5 1 - 2

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