Mask+Speech

Romeo and Juliet: The Mask Speech

1.5-3 minutes 20 points

The masquerade party is a pivotal scene in Romeo and Juliet: it is here that our lovers first meet, and they doff their "masks" in their desire to be with one another. Their names and their destinies are suddenly revealed.

The concept of a masked identity is not uncommon in literature and society. Every one of us has a side that no one really knows about.

For this assignment you will create a mask that reveals something unexpected about you. Tell us something new. Are you a crazy fan of a certain sports team? Do you collect bugs? Are you louder and crazier than we know? Give us two different fun facts about you. Each one will serve as one main point.

Your mask does not have to be fancy or intricate--it need only express what you intend. Think about shape and color and symbolism.

You will present your mask in a 1.5-3 minute speech. Consider what you have learned about oral communication thus far.

Some hints:
 * Don't rush!
 * Don't write out and memorize. Know your two main points and work from them.
 * Avoid the dreaded "um, like and ok."

You will not use a note card for this speech. Use your mask as the reference.

Good luck!