Speech for Special Occasions
Chapter 18: Speaking on special occasions
Speeches of Introduction
Definition: A speech that introduces the main speaker to the audience.
3 purposes in introduction: * Build enthusiasm for the upcoming speaker * Build enthusiasm for the speaker’s topic * Establish a welcoming climate that will boost the speaker’s credibility
Something about speaker -> Topic
1. Be brief (max. 2-3 mins)
2. Make sure remarks are accurate (get facts, names etc. right)
3. Adapt remarks to the occasion (formal / casual)
4. Adapt remarks to the main speaker * Don’t make main speaker uncomfortable (overpraise, reveal embarrassing details..)
5. Adapt remarks to audience * Aim = make this audience want to hear this speaker on this subject. * If speaker x well known, establish credibility by recounting achievements & explain why he/she is qualified to speak
6. Create sense of anticipation and drama * Save name for last * Talk to the speaker, learn some interesting facts * Practice speech to be creative and dramatic * Deliver extemporaneously, sincerely, enthusiastically
Speeches of Presentation
Definition: A speech that presents someone a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition.
-Brief (mere announcement or < 4-5 mins)
-Purpose: 1. Tell audience why recipient is receiving the awards 2. Point out their contributions, achievements..
-2 matters to discuss (depending on audience & occasion): * If not familiar w/ award, explain briefly * Might praise losers
Speeches of Acceptance
Definition: A speech that gives thanks for a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition.
- thank people who are bestowing the award
-recognize people who helped you gained it
Commemorative Speeches
Definition: A speech that pays a tribute to a person, a group of people, an institution, or an idea.
-eulogies, dedications..
-informative speech: give info about your subject other: give
Speeches of Introduction
Definition: A speech that introduces the main speaker to the audience.
3 purposes in introduction: * Build enthusiasm for the upcoming speaker * Build enthusiasm for the speaker’s topic * Establish a welcoming climate that will boost the speaker’s credibility
Something about speaker -> Topic
1. Be brief (max. 2-3 mins)
2. Make sure remarks are accurate (get facts, names etc. right)
3. Adapt remarks to the occasion (formal / casual)
4. Adapt remarks to the main speaker * Don’t make main speaker uncomfortable (overpraise, reveal embarrassing details..)
5. Adapt remarks to audience * Aim = make this audience want to hear this speaker on this subject. * If speaker x well known, establish credibility by recounting achievements & explain why he/she is qualified to speak
6. Create sense of anticipation and drama * Save name for last * Talk to the speaker, learn some interesting facts * Practice speech to be creative and dramatic * Deliver extemporaneously, sincerely, enthusiastically
Speeches of Presentation
Definition: A speech that presents someone a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition.
-Brief (mere announcement or < 4-5 mins)
-Purpose: 1. Tell audience why recipient is receiving the awards 2. Point out their contributions, achievements..
-2 matters to discuss (depending on audience & occasion): * If not familiar w/ award, explain briefly * Might praise losers
Speeches of Acceptance
Definition: A speech that gives thanks for a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition.
- thank people who are bestowing the award
-recognize people who helped you gained it
Commemorative Speeches
Definition: A speech that pays a tribute to a person, a group of people, an institution, or an idea.
-eulogies, dedications..
-informative speech: give info about your subject other: give