Eulogies: Eulogy and Philosophy Collection Article
Informative Speech Outline
Eulogies
Introduction
Attention Getter: Life is not just about the number of days we live, or the number of contacts we have. Our lives can have an immeasurable and undetectable affect on others.
Motivational Link: At some point in our lives we could write, read, or even hear a eulogy about someone that we once knew.
Purpose Statement: Through the context of my presentation it is my purpose to enlighten you on the qualities that make these speeches so memorable.
Preview Statement: In order to gain a better understanding, we must first examine the history of where they originated, then we can focus on where and how they are used today, and finally discuss the elements used when writing one.
Body
It is important to know the history of eulogies as it gives us an insight of where they originated to why we use them.
The origin of the eulogy.
The word originated from the Greek language, and from the words “word/ speech of praise”
“It was first known use was in the 15th century”. This is according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary online that was update in 2013.
There have been many famous eulogies throughout history, from Shakespeare (1616) to Michael Jackson (2009).
The purpose and they way they are composed are no different. This is a part of history that is does not change but grows.
Sign Post: Now that we have discussed the history of eulogies, where they originated, let us look at where and how they are used today.
A eulogy can be performed at all kinds of celebrations.
Most commonly we think of eulogies being given as part of a funeral service.
They take place in either a funeral home and can be preformed during or after a wake. A wake is the period of visitation of the deceased. A eulogy may also be performed during the main service. Also there can be living funerals for those who are severely ill or elderly which are used to express words of love and gratitude before they pass
In the novel
Eulogies
Introduction
Attention Getter: Life is not just about the number of days we live, or the number of contacts we have. Our lives can have an immeasurable and undetectable affect on others.
Motivational Link: At some point in our lives we could write, read, or even hear a eulogy about someone that we once knew.
Purpose Statement: Through the context of my presentation it is my purpose to enlighten you on the qualities that make these speeches so memorable.
Preview Statement: In order to gain a better understanding, we must first examine the history of where they originated, then we can focus on where and how they are used today, and finally discuss the elements used when writing one.
Body
It is important to know the history of eulogies as it gives us an insight of where they originated to why we use them.
The origin of the eulogy.
The word originated from the Greek language, and from the words “word/ speech of praise”
“It was first known use was in the 15th century”. This is according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary online that was update in 2013.
There have been many famous eulogies throughout history, from Shakespeare (1616) to Michael Jackson (2009).
The purpose and they way they are composed are no different. This is a part of history that is does not change but grows.
Sign Post: Now that we have discussed the history of eulogies, where they originated, let us look at where and how they are used today.
A eulogy can be performed at all kinds of celebrations.
Most commonly we think of eulogies being given as part of a funeral service.
They take place in either a funeral home and can be preformed during or after a wake. A wake is the period of visitation of the deceased. A eulogy may also be performed during the main service. Also there can be living funerals for those who are severely ill or elderly which are used to express words of love and gratitude before they pass
In the novel