Cadence

Event Description

• Celebrates the art of spoken word, providing a platform for poets to express creativity and emotions.
• Participants are challenged to write on topics provided to them, offering a diverse and enriching experience.
• An evening of eloquence and inspiration where words come alive and voices find true expression.

Registration Fee: ₹500 per participant.

Event Schedule

• 1-day event with two rounds.

Date of the Event

• Date: 14/11/2025
• Timings: TBD
• Duration: TBD
• Venue: TBD

Rounds

Round 1: Writing Session

• Topics given on the spot.
• 1.5 hours to write and submit poems.
• Once submitted, content cannot be changed.

Round 2: Recitation Session

• Participants recite their poems written in Round 1.

Rules

Performance Time Limits

• Each recitation: 1.5 to 3.5 minutes.
• 3 points deducted for every 10 seconds short, 2 points for every 10 seconds over.
• 30 seconds for introduction (not included in recitation time).

Presentation Guidelines

• Props and costumes allowed and encouraged (setup/removal within 1 minute before/after recitation).
• Reading from a cue card is permissible.
• Plagiarism strictly prohibited; if inspired by an author/poetry, must mention before performance.

Judging Criteria

• Enunciation and Pronunciation: Clarity of speech, accurate pronunciation (deductions for slurring, mumbling, trailing off, inaccurate pronunciation).
• Expression, Emotion, and Impact: Effective facial expressions, gestures, emotional portrayal, and impact.
• Voice Modulation: Changes in pitch, tone, and volume.
• Stage Presence and Audience Engagement: Confidence, poise, and connection with the audience.
• Language: No immoral or obscene language allowed.
• Time Limits: Adherence to time limits considered.

Scoring System

-Enunciation and Pronunciation: 20 points -Expression and emotions and Impact: 20 points -Voice modulation: 20 points -Stage presence and audience engagement: 20 points -Adherence to time limits: 5 points -Relevance to the theme: 15 points

POINT OF CONTACT: -Vishavjeet Kath, Joint Secretary, Thapar Literary Society : +91 78142 11531

• Kunal, Saturnalia' 25 Outreach Executive : +91 7977088286

Point of Contact

• Vishavjeet Kath, Joint Secretary, Thapar Literary Society
• +91 78142 11531