Speaking on Special Occasions Chapter 19

Speeches of Introduction Give audience sense of unique perspective of person being introduced Welcome & make audience familiar with an event

Goals of Introductory Speeches Acquaint audience with person, event or both Establish credibility of person or event being introduced Generate enthusiasm for person, event or both

Guidelines for Speech of Introduction Be brief Be accurate Be appropriate

Commemorative Speeches Praise, honor, recognize, or pay tribute to person, event, idea or institution

Speech of Tribute Given to honor someone

Student Video Example Tara Flanagan; Tribute Speech (partial) (1 min. 8 sec.) Click image to play video; “alt” & “enter” keys for full screen. Windows Media Player required (Preparation outline p. 418)

Speech of Award Present a specific award & describe why that person is receiving the award

Goals of Commemorative Speech Help audience appreciate importance of person, event, idea or institution Illustrate person’s unique achievements or special impact of event, idea or institution

Guidelines for Commemorative Speech Share what is unique & special Express sincere appreciation Tell the truth

Acceptance Speech Acknowledge gratitude, appreciation, & pleasure at receiving an honor or gift

Goals of Acceptance Speech Thank audience & organization Show awareness of significance of award Acknowledge people who helped accomplish what honor is for

Guidelines for Acceptance Speech Understand purpose of award Recognize others Respect time limitations

Speech to Entertain Lighthearted Addresses issues or ideas in humorous way

Goals of Speech to Entertain Entertain the audience Make the audience think Check Web Link 19.2: The Risky Business of Using Humor at the Invitation to Public Speaking website.

Guidelines for Speech to Entertain Use humor carefully Speak about meaningful issues Pay careful attention to your delivery