1. Speeches to Entertain

2. Word of the Day: Notorious
Adjective, noh-TOR-ee-us
Generally known and talked of; especially: widely and unfavourably known
Example(s):
1. CV Bryan is notorious for being very outgoing and driven.
2. Taylor Swift was notorious for making bad break up songs back in the early 2000s.

3. What is the Purpose? To entertain
Captivate the audience and amuse them while delivering a message
Aim is not to educate, inform or inspire INSTEAD it is to make the audience smile, relax and enjoy

4. Examples of Speeches to Entertain
Wedding toasts
Award presentations
Commencement speeches
Acceptance speeches
Lectures
Comedy shows
Master of Ceremonies

5. What You Should Still Have
Should have a central theme or focus [Your Topic]
Should still be planned and not written haphazardly
Should still follow the rules of the competition (timings, plagiarism, etc.)
Should still consider the audience

6. What it Can Do (Differently)
Can mix humour with more serious topics, morals, lessons learned or experiences
Can tell jokes, funny stories, dramatize anecdotes, tell scary stories
Less structured and complicated

7. How-Tos … How to Make it Entertaining
Be prepared - write something down and have a plan
Be adaptive to both the occasion and the audience – not all content is appropriate for every occasion; not everyone share your sense of humour
Keep it light, easy and lively
Think roller coaster – add unexpected twists and turns

8. Enjoy Yourself!