1. Speaking on Special Occasions
Chapter 19

2. Speeches of Introduction
Give audience sense of unique perspective of person being introduced
Welcome & make audience familiar with an event

3. Goals of Introductory Speeches
Acquaint audience with person, event or both
Establish credibility of person or event being introduced
Generate enthusiasm for person, event or both

4. Guidelines for Speech of Introduction
Be brief
Be accurate
Be appropriate

5. Commemorative Speeches
Praise, honor, recognize, or pay tribute to person, event, idea or institution

6. Speech of Tribute
Given to honor someone

7. Student Video Example Tara Flanagan; Tribute Speech (partial)
(1 min. 8 sec.)
Click image to play video; “alt” & “enter” keys for full screen.
Windows Media Player required
(Preparation outline p. 418)

8. Speech of Award
Present a specific award & describe why that person is receiving the award

9. Goals of Commemorative Speech
Help audience appreciate importance of person, event, idea or institution
Illustrate person’s unique achievements or special impact of event, idea or institution

10. Guidelines for Commemorative Speech
Share what is unique & special
Express sincere appreciation
Tell the truth

11. Acceptance Speech
Acknowledge gratitude, appreciation, & pleasure at receiving an honor or gift

12. Goals of Acceptance Speech
Thank audience & organization
Show awareness of significance of award
Acknowledge people who helped accomplish what honor is for

13. Guidelines for Acceptance Speech
Understand purpose of award
Recognize others
Respect time limitations

14. Speech to Entertain Lighthearted
Addresses issues or ideas in humorous way

15. Goals of Speech to Entertain
Entertain the audience
Make the audience think
Check Web Link 19.2: The Risky Business of Using Humor at the Invitation to Public Speaking website.

16. Guidelines for Speech to Entertain
Use humor carefully
Speak about meaningful issues
Pay careful attention to your delivery