John Vukmanic COM111 General purpose: To inspire/motivate Specific purpose: To commemorate the sacrifice of SFC Randy Shughart and MSG Gary Gordon at the Battle of Mogadishu. Real American Heroes October 3‚ 1993-I was only seven years old when American news reports concerning events in Somalia were displayed on our TV. In truth‚ Somalia had been in the news for some time‚ but there had never been any major incidents involving our troops‚ until today. I listened intently as
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Commemorative Speech Sample: TRIBUTE TO PAUL Introduction Attention-Getting Device He was determined to stop the followers of Jesus‚ even if it that meant taking their life‚ as in the case of Stephen. He was going to Damascus next with a clear goal – find the followers of Jesus so they could be punished. But this trip did not go as planned. Without going into the details of what happened on the road to Damascus‚ he became what he so despised – a follower of Jesus‚ but not only a follower
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Point: My hobbies that I enjoy doing. A. I am a photographer and I just got into it 2 years ago and my strength is landscape photography. B. I run for distances 8 – 12 miles in the city and sometime around my neighborhood‚ but those are normally 3 miles long. I ran in 2 5k’s‚ 1 8k‚ and I’m going to be completing my first half marathon in November. C. I also play tennis. I started playing tennis my senior year of high school. I don’t play for college or any local teams‚ but I play with my friends
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Kermit the Frog It’s not that easy being green. It’s not that easy being a frog‚ either. Some would say that he is the most awesome amphibian of all time. Others would proclaim him a puppet above the rest. His name and footprints are on a star at Grauman’s Chinese Theater‚ a rare honor given only to the best in Hollywood. It’s an even greater leap for an amphibian. You guessed it. I am here today to honor Kermit the Frog‚ a well-mannered‚ always positive‚ funny‚ frog who left the life of a quiet
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Title of Speech: Life and Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi General Purpose: To Commemorate Specific Purpose: To commemorate the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi Central Idea/Thesis Statement: Gandhi is considered to be one of the most influential and admired individual who played an important part in the independence of India Introduction Attention Getter: George Washington. What comes to your mind when I say that name‚ “First President of the United States” or maybe “Father of the nation”? Yes‚ to Americans he
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Effective Commemorative Speech Paper President Ronald Reagan’s speech regarding the tragic disaster of the space shuttle Challenger in 1986 was an emotional speech expressing empathy and inspiration. The speech honored the seven astronauts who lost their lives and also offered hope to those who continue to explore space in the future. Several expectations from President Reagan’s speech was achieved. According to Lucas (2011)‚ when delivering a commemorative speech‚ the main purpose is for the speaker
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Acupuncture is the insertion of needles into the skin that can improve the flow of energy‚ can treat a wide range of medical conditions‚ and is being used combination with Western medicine. Pattern of Organization Topical Introduction Six months ago‚ my 78-year-old grandmother was quickly losing her independence. Severe arthritis in both knees hampered her ability to take care of herself. Shopping‚ getting around the neighborhood‚ even walking down her front steps was becoming almost impossible. Pain medications
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prevail over PCs. 1. Introduction a. Attention-getter: For several years now‚ whether to buy a Mac or a PC has been a popular debate. We’ve all seen the humorous Mac vs. PC commercials. These ads produced by Apple display the pros of owning a Mac and the cons of owning a PC. b. Introduce yourself: Hello everyone. My name is Sean Bishop. c. Establish credibility: I’ve been a Mac fan for about seven years now and have owned numerous Apple computers from iMacs to Macbook Pros. Before
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INTRODUCTION I. (Attention Grabber) "Yesterday‚ December 7th‚ 1941 a date which will live in infamy the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan." This was a speech that President Roosevelt delivered to the nation the day after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. II. (Central Idea) The surprise nature of the attack‚ the viciousness of its execution and the searing death toll that mounted in a matter of hours‚ was certainly
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Name:________________________________ 7 Steps to writing your Commemorative Speech Use the following questions to trigger your imagination regarding the person of your choice. Pick a person who has made a positive impact on your life that you wish to honor to your classmates. These questions simply serve as a method to make you think of things you want to mention. They also provide an order in which you can place your thoughts. 1. Who is the person you would like to honor with your words
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