1. SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS

3. What are the 3 purposes that Bono accomplish?
What techniques does he use to get his point across?

4. Speeches of Introduction
Introducing a speaker
Purpose:
build enthusiasm for speaker
build enthusiasm for topic
boost speaker credibility
establish welcoming environment

7. Introduction TIPS Be Brief Focus on introducing speaker—not topic
Make sure remarks are accurate
Adapt to occasion & audience
Create anticipation

8. Speeches of Presentation
Giving a gift, award, public recognition
Purpose:
inform audience about recognition/award
Explain why it is being given
Introduce or reveal the recipient
Honor recipient

10. Presentation TIPS Focus on award—not recipients bio
Give background about significance of award/recognition
Point out recipients contributions
Acknowledge other participants not recognized

11. Speeches of Acceptance
Accepting gift, award, public recognition
Purpose:
Give thanks for a gift or award
Nelson Mandela
Kenu Reeves

13. Acceptance TIPS Thank people who are giving the award
Recognize people who helped you gain award

14. Commemorative Speech
Eulogies, holiday speech, testimonials, dedications
Purpose:
Praise or celebrate an occasion or person
Paying tribute to person, group, institution or idea
Inspire audience
Create a sense of respect
Memorial Day
Memorial Day
Brindi Irwin
Four Weddings & A Funeral

16. Commemorative TIPS Inform audience about topic
tell them why it is noteworthy
Give background or brief history
Express feelings and sentiments
Be honest & real
Avoid clichés & trite statements
Carefully think through word choice
Use language tools
metaphors, parallelisms, and alliterations

17. After-Dinner Speech General speeches after an occasion
Wedding speeches, thank-yous, toasts
Purpose:
Entertain
To make a thoughtful point in a light manner
Wedding
50th Anniversary

19. Roast vs. Toast Consider: what information should be “revealed”
Audience
Long-term implications
Don’t joke at others expense

20. Toasting TIPS Avoid being too technical or argumentative
Choose supporting materials over entertainment value
Be focused and to the point