1. Special Occasion Speech
2-4 mins.
No outline / bib. Due
You determine
Occasion
Audience
Have Fun

2. Ceremonial speaking stresses the sharing of identities and values that unites people into community.

3. Techniques Identification Narrative Recognition of heroes and heroines
Renewal of group commitment
Magnification

4. Techniques of Magnification
Overcoming obstacles
Unusual accomplishment
Superior performance
Pure, unselfish motives
Benefit to society

5. Speech of Tribute Do not exaggerate the tribute
Focus on the person being honored
Create vivid images of accomplishment
Be sincere

6. Award Presentation Explain the nature of the award
What the recipient did to qualify for it

7. Eulogies Mourn and honor the person
Celebrate the values of those who remain
Sustain a sense of community

8. Toasts Plan in advance Keep it brief Build to a climax
Refrain from the negative
Memorize

9. Acceptance Speeches Accept with modesty Give credit to others
Discuss its deeper meaning

10. Speech of Introduction
Make the speaker feel welcome
Establish or strengthens the speaker’s ethos
Prepare audience for the following speech

11. Speech of Inspiration aka Motivational Speech
Draw upon past successes and frustrations
Encourages future accomplishment
Revitalize values and beliefs

12. The After-Dinner Speech
Humorous
Inspirational
Establishes a mood
Conveys a message
Carries a theme forward
Brief!