Special Occasion Speaking

Types of Speeches Introductions Introductions Award presentations Award presentations Acceptances Acceptances Commencement Commencement Commemorative Tribute Commemorative Tribute Eulogies Eulogies After-Dinner Speech After-Dinner Speech

Introduction Speech Serve two functions: Serve two functions: 1.To make the audience want to hear the speaker 2.Make the speaker want to address the audience No longer than two minutes, but not rushed No longer than two minutes, but not rushed

How to Introduce 1. Refer to the occasion that has brought the audience together 2. Name the speaker at the beginning and end of introduction 3. Build enthusiasm by relating information about the qualities of the speaker 4. Explain why this speaker is to give this talk to this audience at this time 5. Conclude by welcoming the speaker to the podium

Award Presentations Usually speaking on behalf of some group, and you should reflect the shared feelings of that group. Usually speaking on behalf of some group, and you should reflect the shared feelings of that group.

How to Present: 1. State the person’s name early in the speech unless building suspense 2. Explain the award’s significance 3. Explain how the person was selected for the award 4. Highlight what makes this person unique. (use anecdotal information and list their achievements) 5. Hand the award to the recipient

Speeches of Acceptance Partially impromptu Partially impromptu Serves a double purpose: Serves a double purpose: 1.Thank the people who are presenting the award or gift 2.Give credit to those people who helped you earn this recognition.

How to Accept an Award 1. Be brief and sincere 2. Thank the group for the award 3. Discuss the importance of the award to you 4. Thank others who helped you win the award- minimize your worth, praise the contributors of your supporters 5. Reiterate your appreciation

Commencement Addresses A commencement speech should acknowledge the importance of the ceremony and honor the graduates. A commencement speech should acknowledge the importance of the ceremony and honor the graduates. Pays respect to the past, but focuses on the future of the graduates. Pays respect to the past, but focuses on the future of the graduates.

How to give a graduation speech 1. Choose examples and illustrations that celebrate the collective experiences of audience members 2. Use humor if appropriate, which can ease tension and make the ceremony more enjoyable 3. Be positive and uplifting

Commemorative or Testimonial Speeches A commemorative speech is an inspiring address that recalls heroic events or people. A commemorative speech is an inspiring address that recalls heroic events or people. A testimonial is a speech of praise or celebration honoring a living person. A testimonial is a speech of praise or celebration honoring a living person. Given at roasts and toasts. Given at roasts and toasts.

How to give a commemorative or testimonial 1. Generally lasts a few minutes 2. Research the person or event honored 3. Use a warm and caring tone 4. Use creative humor 5. Provoke a sense of celebration within the audience

Eulogies Given to praise or honor someone who has died. Given to praise or honor someone who has died. Express the unique achievements of the person and also express a sense of loss. Express the unique achievements of the person and also express a sense of loss. The speaker must respect the religious beliefs of the family members. The speaker must respect the religious beliefs of the family members.

After-Dinner Speech Used for entertainment Used for entertainment Not to inform, not to persuade, but to entertain your audience. Not to inform, not to persuade, but to entertain your audience. Good-natured and stimulating. Good-natured and stimulating. The topic is treated in a novel way, treated lightly, and even whimsically. The topic is treated in a novel way, treated lightly, and even whimsically.

Assignment: You will give a total of two speeches! One must be a: One must be a: 1.Commencement Speech OR an 2. After-dinner Speech The second one must be: The second one must be: 1.An Introduction 2.An Award presentation 3.Acceptance of an Award 4.A Commemorative Tribute 5.A Eulogy