1 Matakuliah: G1062/Public Speaking Tahun: September 2006 Speaking on Special Occasions Pertemuan 4

2 Speeches of Introduction Speeches of Presentation Speeches of Acceptance Commemorative Speeches After-Dinner Speeches

3 Special Occasions Christenings Weddings Funerals Graduations Award ceremonies Inaugurals Retirement dinners

4 The Characteristics They aim to fit the special needs of a special occasion. They may convey information, but that is not their primary purpose. Their primary purpose does not to persuade.

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

6 The purposes 1.Build enthusiasm for the upcoming speaker. 2.Build enthusiasm for the speaker’s topic. 3.Establish a welcoming climate that will boost the speaker’s credibility.

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

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

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

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

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