Interpretive Reading (226L)

Overview:Projects include reading stories, poetry, monodramas, plays and famous speeches.

Project Speeches:
(Content garnered from member manuals and other Toastmaster clubs and may not be complete)

1) Read A Story: Understand the elements of interpretive reading. Learn how to analyze a narrative and plan for effective interpretation. Learn and apply vocal techniques that will aid the effectiveness of the reading.
Time: 8-10 minutes.

2) Interpreting Poetry: Understand the differences between poetry and prose. Recognize how poets use imagery, rhythm, meter, cadence and rhyme to convey the meanings and emotions of their poetry. Apply vocal techniques that will aid in the effectiveness of the reading.
Time: 6-8 minutes.

3) The Monodrama: Understand the concept and nature of the monodrama. Assume the identity of a character and portray the physical and emotional aspects of this character to and audience.
Time 5-7 minutes.

4) The Play: Adapt a play for interpretive reading. Portray several characters in one reading, identifying them to the audience through voice changes and movement.
Time: 12-15 minutes.

5) The Oratorical Speech: Understand the structure of an effective speech. Interpret and present a famous speech.
Time: 10-12 minutes.

 

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