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16 Special Occasion Speaking
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To be human is to.... Value Reaffirm value Sustains group identity
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Speeches of Special Occasions Speeches of welcome Acceptance speeches Tributes and eulogies Toasts After-dinner speeches Benedictions
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Speeches of Welcome A short speech that welcomes the audience and sets the tone of an event Welcome the audience Prepare the audience for what lies ahead Connect with the audience Call down a blessing upon the event/offer your own wishes for a successful event
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Acceptance Speeches Speech given by an individual who is being recognized, honored, or given an award Be thankful and humble Be succinct Contextualize the award
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Tributes and Eulogies Tributes – gives credit, respect, admiration, gratitude, or inspiration to someone Presenting an award this type Give history/meaning of award Laud recipient Present it Eulogies – speech of tribute presented as a retrospective about an individual who has died
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Toasts Toast – brief remarks celebrating the accomplishments of a guest of honor at an event Best if tied to a single value Narratives that show value in action work well Praise the individual End the toast by raising your glass and drinking
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After-Dinner Speeches Usually serve as a featured part of an organized event Be entertaining and lighthearted Focus on a theme Avoid presentation media
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Benedictions Signal the end of the event Call down a blessing upon those present Send audience away reflecting on the significance of the event to their lives
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16 Using Language Effectively
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Language Basics Create images & Awaken Feeling Language is ambiguous Language is abstract
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Audience-Centered Language Put your language in context Personalize your language Use inclusive language Use visual language Spark imagination with your language
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Language Techniques Similes & Metaphors Hyperbole & Litotes Personification Repetition/Anaphora Alliteration Antithesis Rule of 3
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