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ACT - SO at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2009 from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Application Deadline: February 26, 2009

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CATEGORY DESCRIPTION


SPOKEN WORD

Requirements:

1. Only one (1) notarized original lyrical composition, with six (6) copies of the original should be submitted on or before the specified deadline.

2. The top of each page must include the contestant's name, page number and branch.

3. The lyrical composition must be typed and double spaced, not to exceed five (5) pages.

4. The contestant must be prepared to answer questions if so requested by the judges.


Lyrical Compositions will be Judged By The Following Criteria:
Appeal to the senses
• Appropriate development of theme
• Emotional Response
• Structure of Stanzas
• Use of language as it relates to theme

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