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SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Many Special Occasions Provide Opportunities For Speech Making

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Primary Purpose Is Neither To Inform Nor Persuade,

But To Fulfill The Special Fulfill The Special Needs Of The OccasionNeeds Of The Occasion

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Types of Special Types of Special Occasion Speeches:Occasion Speeches:

IntroductionIntroductionPresentationPresentation

AcceptanceAcceptanceCommemorativeCommemorative

After-DinnerAfter-Dinner4

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Speeches Of Speeches Of IntroductionIntroduction

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3 Goals:3 Goals: To Build Enthusiasm For

The Upcoming Speaker To Generate Interest In

The Speaker’s Topic To Establish A Welcoming

Climate That Will Boost The Speaker’s Credibility

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Guidelines For Guidelines For The Speech Of The Speech Of Introduction:Introduction:

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Be BriefBe BriefNo More Than 2 To 3 Minutes

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Be Completely AccurateBe Completely AccurateErrors Are EmbarrassingBe Sure To Say The Main Speaker’s Name Correctly

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Be Adapted To The Be Adapted To The OccasionOccasionFormal Occasions Require Formal Speeches Of Introduction

Informal Occasions Allow For Casual Speeches Of Introduction

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Be Adapted To The Main Be Adapted To The Main SpeakerSpeakerDon’t Say Anything To Make The Main Speaker Uncomfortable

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Be Adapted To The Main Be Adapted To The Main SpeakerSpeakerDon’t Over-praise The Speaker For His Or Her Speaking Skills

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SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Be Adapted To The Main Be Adapted To The Main SpeakerSpeakerDon’t Make Embarrassing Remarks About The Speaker’s Personal Life

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No telling tales out of school!

Be Adapted To The AudienceBe Adapted To The AudienceTake Into Account Audience Knowledge, Or Lack Thereof, Of The Speaker

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Try To Create A Sense Try To Create A Sense Of Anticipation And Of Anticipation And DramaDramaSave The Speaker’s Name For Last

Deliver The Speech Of Introduction With Sincerity And Conviction

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SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Speeches Of Speeches Of PresentationPresentation

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SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Given When Someone Receives A Gift Or Award

Should Be Relatively BriefBriefA Few Lines To 4 Or 5 Minutes

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SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Main Purpose:To Explain To Explain Why Why The Recipient Is Receiving The Award Or Gift

Point Out Achievements & Discuss Them In Ways That Will Make Them Meaningful To The Audience

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If The Recipient Won The Award In A Competition, Praise The Other Competitors, As Well

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SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Speeches Of Speeches Of AcceptanceAcceptance

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3 Goals:3 Goals:Give Thanks For A Gift Or Award

To Thank The People Who Are Bestowing The Gift Or Award

To Acknowledge Those Who Helped The Recipient Gain The Award Or Gift

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SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Do not use this time for political agendas. Only use it to say “Thank You”.

CommemorativCommemorative Speechese Speeches

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SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Speeches Of PraisePraise Or CelebrationCelebration

To Pay Tribute To Pay Tribute To A Person, A Group Of People, An Institution, Or An Idea

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Examples:EulogiesFourth Of July SpeechesTestimonial AddressesDedications

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Fundamental Purpose Of The Commemorative Speech:To Inspire The To Inspire The AudienceAudienceTo Heighten Audience Admiration For The Person, Institution, Or Idea Being Praised

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Although The Commemorative Speech Presents Information, It Differs From The Informative Speech

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The Purpose Of The Informative Speech:

To Communicate Info To Communicate Info Clearly And AccuratelyClearly And Accurately

The Purpose Of The Commemorative Speech: To Express Feelings To Express Feelings

And Arouse And Arouse SentimentsSentiments

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SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Commemorative Speeches Depend Upon The Creative And Subtle Use Of Language

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Avoid Using Clichés And Trite Statements

Use Stylistic Devices To Enhance The RhythmRhythm, ImageryImagery, And CreativityCreativity Of The Speech

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After - After - Dinner Dinner SpeechesSpeeches

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Primary Purpose: To EntertainTo Entertain

Often Given At Breakfast & Lunch Gatherings As Well As After Dinner

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SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS

After - Dinner Speeches Are Lighter In Tone Lighter In Tone Than Other Types Of Speeches

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SPEAKING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Almost Any Topic Can Be AppropriateShould Not Be Technical

or Argumentative

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Supporting Materials Should Be Chosen For Their Entertainment Value Rather Than For Their Persuasive Strength

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Listeners Are Looking For A Good - Natured Talk That Treats A Subject Imaginatively And Whimsically

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Although Lighter In Tone, After - Dinner Speeches Require Careful Preparation

Clearly Organized Around A Central Theme

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Delivery Should Be Practiced To Enhance Desired Impact On The Audience

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Humor Can Be ImportantBut Do Not Strive To Be A Stand - Up Comic

Purpose Of Humor: To To Provoke Smiles & ChucklesProvoke Smiles & Chuckles — Not To Convulse The Audience With A String Of One-liners

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Humor Grows Naturally Out Of The Speech Materials, And Provides Provides Insight Into The TopicInsight Into The Topic

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Many Excellent After - Dinner Speeches Contain No Humor

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