The piece performed must be memorised and recited in spoken format, without melody. No props are allowed.

The piece performed must be memorised and recited in spoken format, without melody. No props are allowed.

The piece performed must be memorised and recited in spoken format, without melody. No props are allowed.

The piece must not be memorised. It must be presented as reading aloud from the text which should be held in the hand and referred to. No props are allowed.

Each speaker may speak for up to 3 minutes. An easel will be available if the speaker wishes to use a presentation board but this is not compulsory. Cue cards are allowed and optional. Speakers in the 13-14 years category will be asked one question by the adjudicator about their presentation.