Speaking on Special Occasions 17 Chapter 17 Speaking on Special Occasions Speech of Introduction Speech of Presentation Acceptance Speech Accepting an Award (video) Commemorative Speech Commemorating the Challenger Astronauts (video) After-Dinner Speech Blank Speaking on Special Occasions

Speeches for Special Occasions Speeches of introduction Speeches of presentation Speeches of acceptance Commemorative speeches After-dinner speeches

Speech of Introduction A speech that introduces the main speaker to the audience.

Guidelines for a Speech of Introduction Be brief Make sure your remarks are completely accurate Adapt your remarks to the occasion, main speaker, and audience Try to create a sense of anticipation and drama

Speech of Presentation A speech that presents someone a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition.

Acceptance Speech A speech that gives thanks for a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition.

Commemorative Speech A speech that pays tribute to a person, a group of people, an institution, or an idea.

After-Dinner Speech A speech to entertain that makes a thoughtful point about its subject in a lighthearted manner.