A solo speech competition on a set or drawn topic, judged on content, language and delivery.
Elocution is filed under Literary, On Stage, Oral and typically scored with Marks, Rating out of 10. It appears in 25 of eTalenter’s ready-made event templates — each one can adjust its time limit, age-group assignment and scoring setup independently.
Across the templates that use it, Elocution is most often entered as an Individual competition, typically scored out of 100, commonly time-limited to 3–10 minutes where a limit is set.
What judges typically look at
Like every item in this category, a Elocution panel generally weighs:
- Content and structure
- Language and vocabulary
- Delivery and voice modulation
- Confidence and stage presence
These are the judging FOCUS areas for this type of item in general — not a fixed rubric. Build your own weighted scoring criteria for it under Scoring Setup, or start from the full elocution & speech judging criteria guide if one already exists for this exact item.
How to prepare for Elocution
Practical steps that apply to this type of item wherever it’s run:
- Prepare and rehearse out loud, not only in your head
- Time yourself against the actual limit so you are not cut off mid-point
- Practice in front of other people to get comfortable being watched
- Prepare for a change of topic or a follow-up question if the format allows one
Where Elocution is used
| Template | Category | Score label | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSI(MKD) Sunday School Competition | On Stage | Marks | 2 |
| CSI Youth Kalamela | On Stage | Marks | 1 |
| CSMEGB Bible Kalotsavam | Literary | Marks | 9 |
| EMA Youth Festival (Exton) | Oral | Marks | 2 |
| Fine Arts Festival | On Stage | Marks | 4 |
| GNDU Zonal Youth Festival | Literary | Marks | 1 |
| Gujarat University Zonal Youth Festival | Literary | Marks | 3 |
| IPC SS Talent Test | Oral | Marks | 5 |
| KELI International Kalamela (Switzerland) | Oral | Marks | 3 |
| Kerala University Youth Festival | Literary | Marks | 6 |
| Kids Fiesta | On Stage | Marks | 4 |
| Kids Fiesta | On Stage | Marks | 4 |
| Literary Festival | On Stage | Marks | 8 |
| Malayalee Association Kalamela (CMA, Chicago) | Oral | Marks | 6 |
| Mar Thoma Sunday School Talent Test | Literary | Marks | 3 |
| University of Mumbai Youth Festival | Literary | Marks | 1 |
| NATS Balala Sambaralu | Literary | Marks | 2 |
| NERMA Kalolsavam (Edmonton) | On Stage | Marks | 1 |
| Panjab University Zonal Youth Festival (Punjab, India) | On Stage | Rating out of 10 | 1 |
| PTU Zonal Youth Festival | Literary | Marks | 1 |
| PYPA Talent Test | Oral | Rating out of 10 | 4 |
| Sample Event | On Stage | Rating out of 10 | 2 |
| St Joseph Perth Bible Kalolsavam | Literary | Marks | 5 |
| UUKMA National Kalamela | Literary | Marks | 5 |
| Youth Festival | On Stage | Marks | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Elocution judged individually or as a team?
Across eTalenter’s templates it’s most often run as an Individual entry, though an organiser can set either participation type when assigning the item to an age group.
How is Elocution scored on eTalenter?
Set up your own criteria and marks under Scoring Setup for this item — templates that already include it typically score it with Marks, Rating out of 10, commonly out of 100. Every judge scores from their own device and totals, grades and ranks calculate automatically.
How should a candidate prepare for Elocution?
Prepare and rehearse out loud, not only in your head, and time yourself against the actual limit so you are not cut off mid-point. See the preparation steps above for the full list.
Want the full judging picture? Read the full elocution & speech judging criteria guide, or browse every literary competition item.
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