SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS

What are the 3 purposes that Bono accomplish? What techniques does he use to get his point across?

Speeches of Introduction Introducing a speaker Purpose: build enthusiasm for speaker build enthusiasm for topic boost speaker credibility establish welcoming environment

Introduction TIPS Be Brief Focus on introducing speaker—not topic Make sure remarks are accurate Adapt to occasion & audience Create anticipation

Speeches of Presentation Giving a gift, award, public recognition Purpose: inform audience about recognition/award Explain why it is being given Introduce or reveal the recipient Honor recipient

Presentation TIPS Focus on award—not recipients bio Give background about significance of award/recognition Point out recipients contributions Acknowledge other participants not recognized

Speeches of Acceptance Accepting gift, award, public recognition Purpose: Give thanks for a gift or award http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yuHO2uDmyk Nelson Mandela http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mvClFSjTHA Kenu Reeves

Acceptance TIPS Thank people who are giving the award Recognize people who helped you gain award

Commemorative Speech Eulogies, holiday speech, testimonials, dedications Purpose: Praise or celebrate an occasion or person Paying tribute to person, group, institution or idea Inspire audience Create a sense of respect http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7HhcTfvdeM Memorial Day http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1grDqNayPM Memorial Day http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr8coYV-IFU Brindi Irwin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE9E07EznXw Four Weddings & A Funeral

Commemorative TIPS Inform audience about topic tell them why it is noteworthy Give background or brief history Express feelings and sentiments Be honest & real Avoid clichés & trite statements Carefully think through word choice Use language tools metaphors, parallelisms, and alliterations

After-Dinner Speech General speeches after an occasion Wedding speeches, thank-yous, toasts Purpose: Entertain To make a thoughtful point in a light manner http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZrAQYte41Y Wedding http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j0lw_94iCQ 50th Anniversary

Roast vs. Toast Consider: what information should be “revealed” Audience Long-term implications Don’t joke at others expense

Toasting TIPS Avoid being too technical or argumentative Choose supporting materials over entertainment value Be focused and to the point