• Introduction
• Rules and Regulation

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If you’re more of the performer type of a poet, then spoken word is for you! Here’s your chance to convey your passion and originality, all while inspiring those around you.

Procedures:

The following is a list of rules and procedures for this category. Failure to fulfill these obligations and/or any violation of them may result in point loss.

1. A limit of two (2) students from each team may register for this competition. Each student competes individually, so collaboration is not permitted.
2. The competitor must provide 3 COPIES of his/her piece to be turned in during the competition orientation. MIST will not photocopy any pieces. Contestants must come prepared with their copies. The competitor must compete with the piece that is submitted at that time.
3. Orations must be labeled with the MIST ID ONLY. The contestant name must not appear anywhere on the work.
4. MIST ID and order of competition will be pre-assigned on a random selection basis.
5. All competitors are to report to the competition room at the same time, which will be designated in the competition schedule.
6. Spoken word pieces will be judged based on the following criteria: writing, performance, originality, sincerity, and inspiration.
7. The performance should not exceed more than six (6) minutes. Points will be deducted from the total score if the performance exceeds the allotted time when visible time signals have been given by the judge or by the authorized timekeeper.
8. No instruments can be used for the performance.