1. LCCC CMN 111 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR 1 SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS

2. LCCC CMN 111 2 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Many Special Occasions Provide Opportunities For Speech Making

3. LCCC CMN 111 3 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Primary Purpose Is Neither To Inform Nor Persuade, But To Fulfill The Special Needs Of The Occasion

4. LCCC CMN 111 4 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Speeches Of Introduction

5. LCCC CMN 111 5 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS 3 Goals: To Build Enthusiasm For the Upcoming Speaker To Generate Interest In The Speaker’s Topic To establish A Welcoming Climate That Will Boost The Speaker’s Credibility

6. LCCC CMN 111 6 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Guidelines For The Speech Of Introduction:

7. LCCC CMN 111 7 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Be Brief No More Than 2 To 3 Minutes

8. LCCC CMN 111 8 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Be Completely Accurate Errors Are Embarrassing Be Sure To Say The Main Speaker’s Name Correctly

9. LCCC CMN 111 9 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Be Adapted To The Occasion Be Adapted To The Occasion Formal Occasions Require Formal Speeches Of Introduction Formal Occasions Require Formal Speeches Of Introduction Informal Occasions Allow For Casual Speeches Of Introduction Informal Occasions Allow For Casual Speeches Of Introduction

10. LCCC CMN 111 10 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Be Adapted To The Main Speaker Don’t Say Anything To Make The Main Speaker Uncomfortable

11. LCCC CMN 111 11 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Be Adapted To The Main Speaker Don’t Over-praise The Speaker For His Or Her Speaking Skills

12. LCCC CMN 111 12 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Be Adapted To The Main Speaker Don’t Make Embarrassing Remarks About The Speaker’s Personal Life

13. LCCC CMN 111 13 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Be Adapted To The Audience Take Into Account Audience Knowledge, Or Lack Thereof, Of The Speaker Take Into Account Audience Knowledge, Or Lack Thereof, Of The Speaker

14. LCCC CMN 111 14 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Try To Create A Sense Of Anticipation And Drama Save The Speaker’s Name For Last Deliver The Speech Of Introduction With Sincerity And Conviction

15. LCCC CMN 111 15 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Speeches Of Presentation

16. LCCC CMN 111 16 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Given When Someone Receives A Gift Or Award Should Be Relatively Brief A Few Lines To 4 Or 5 Minutes

17. LCCC CMN 111 17 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Main Purpose: To Explain Why The Recipient Is Receiving The Award Or Gift Point Out Achievements & Discuss Them In Ways That Will Make Them Meaningful To The Audience

18. LCCC CMN 111 18 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS If The Recipient Won The Award In A Competition, Praise The Other Competitors, As Well

19. LCCC CMN 111 19 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Speeches Of Acceptance

20. LCCC CMN 111 20 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS 3 Goals: Give Thanks For A Gift Or Award To Thank The People Who Are Bestowing The Gift Or Award To Acknowledge Those Who Helped The Recipient Gain The Award Or Gift

21. LCCC CMN 111 21 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Commemorative Speeches

22. LCCC CMN 111 22 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Speeches Of Praise Or Celebration To Pay Tribute To A Person, A Group Of People, An Institution, Or An Idea

23. LCCC CMN 111 23 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Examples: Eulogies Fourth Of July Speeches Testimonial Addresses Dedications

24. LCCC CMN 111 24 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Fundamental Purpose Of The Commemorative Speech: To Inspire The Audience To Heighten Audience Admiration For The Person, Institution, Or Idea Being Praised

25. LCCC CMN 111 25 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Although The Commemorative Speech Presents Information, It Differs From The Informative Speech

26. LCCC CMN 111 26 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS The Purpose Of The Informative Speech: To Communicate Info Clearly And Accurately The Purpose Of The Commemorative Speech: To Express Feelings And Arouse Sentiments

27. LCCC CMN 111 27 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Commemorative Speeches Depend Upon The Creative And Subtle Use Of Language

28. LCCC CMN 111 28 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Avoid Using Clichés And Trite Statements Use Stylistic Devices To Enhance The Rhythm, Imagery, And Creativity Of The Speech

29. LCCC CMN 111 29 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS After - Dinner Speeches

30. LCCC CMN 111 30 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Primary Purpose: To Entertain Often Given At Breakfast & Lunch Gatherings As Well As After Dinner

31. LCCC CMN 111 31 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS After - Dinner Speeches Are Lighter In Tone Than Other Types Of Speeches

32. LCCC CMN 111 32 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Almost Any Topic Can Be Appropriate Should Not Be Technical or Argumentative

33. LCCC CMN 111 33 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Supporting Materials Should Be Chosen For Their Entertainment Value Rather Than For Their Persuasive Strength

34. LCCC CMN 111 34 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Listeners Are Looking For A Good - Natured Talk That Treats A Subject Imaginatively And Whimsically

35. LCCC CMN 111 35 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Although Lighter In Tone, After - Dinner Speeches Require Careful Preparation Clearly Organized Around A Central Theme Delivery Should Be Practiced To Enhance Desired Impact On The Audience

36. LCCC CMN 111 36 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Humor Can Be Important But Do Not Strive To Be A Stand - Up Comic Purpose Of Humor: To Provoke Smiles & Chuckles — Not To Convulse The Audience With A String Of One-liners

37. LCCC CMN 111 37 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Humor Grows Naturally Out Of The Speech Materials, And Provides Insight Into The Topic

38. LCCC CMN 111 38 KIM ALYSE POPKAVE, M.Ed., CMI INSTRUCTOR SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Many Excellent After - Dinner Speeches Contain No Humor