These events feature a speech written by the student, either in advance or with limited prep, that can answer a question, share a belief, persuade an audience, or educate the listener on a variety of topics.

These events are center upon a student selecting and performing published material and appeal to many who enjoy acting and theatre.

These events feature a single competitor debating another competitor on an assigned topic.

These events feature two competitors working together to debate an assigned topic.

This events feature a group of competitors debating an assigned topic.