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Can a contestant be disqualified for speaking outside the speaking area?

April 26, 2017area contestant disqualified outside Speaking

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Can a contestant be disqualified for speaking outside the speaking area?

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No, disqualifications are limited to eligibility, originality and being over or under on time. The contestant can be marked down on their score by a judge for straying from the speaking area, if the judge felt that it took away from the effectiveness of the speech.

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No. Disqualifications are limited to eligibility, originality and being over or under on time. The contestant can be marked down on their score by a judge for straying from the speaking area, if the judge felt that it took away from the effectiveness of the speech.