16 Special Occasion Speaking

To be human is to....  Value  Reaffirm value  Sustains group identity

Speeches of Special Occasions  Speeches of welcome  Acceptance speeches  Tributes and eulogies  Toasts  After-dinner speeches  Benedictions

Speeches of Welcome  A short speech that welcomes the audience and sets the tone of an event Welcome the audience Prepare the audience for what lies ahead Connect with the audience Call down a blessing upon the event/offer your own wishes for a successful event

Acceptance Speeches  Speech given by an individual who is being recognized, honored, or given an award Be thankful and humble Be succinct Contextualize the award

Tributes and Eulogies  Tributes – gives credit, respect, admiration, gratitude, or inspiration to someone Presenting an award this type Give history/meaning of award Laud recipient Present it  Eulogies – speech of tribute presented as a retrospective about an individual who has died

Toasts  Toast – brief remarks celebrating the accomplishments of a guest of honor at an event Best if tied to a single value Narratives that show value in action work well Praise the individual End the toast by raising your glass and drinking

After-Dinner Speeches  Usually serve as a featured part of an organized event Be entertaining and lighthearted Focus on a theme Avoid presentation media

Benedictions  Signal the end of the event  Call down a blessing upon those present  Send audience away reflecting on the significance of the event to their lives

16 Using Language Effectively

Language Basics  Create images & Awaken Feeling  Language is ambiguous  Language is abstract

Audience-Centered Language  Put your language in context  Personalize your language  Use inclusive language  Use visual language  Spark imagination with your language

Language Techniques  Similes & Metaphors  Hyperbole & Litotes  Personification  Repetition/Anaphora  Alliteration  Antithesis  Rule of 3