Special Occasions Types of speeches: Introduction Presentation Acceptance Commemoration
Introduction Speech introducing main speaker to audience © Scott Schild/The Post-Standard/Landov Copyright © McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved.
Introduction Guidelines: Be brief Be accurate Adapt to occasion, audience Build sense of anticipation
Presentation Speech presenting gift, award, some recognition
Acceptance Speech giving thanks for gift, award, recognition © Michael Tran/FilmMagic/Getty Images Copyright © McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved.
Commemoration Speech paying tribute to person, group, institution, idea
Commemoration Guidelines: Inspire audience Heighten appreciation Adjust content, delivery to fit situation Use language creatively
Sample Speech
Sample Speech