Speech Chapter 18 special occasions

Acceptance speech

A speech that hives thanks for a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition

Speech of introduction

A speech that introduces the main speaker to the audience

Commemorative speech

A speech that pays tribute to a person, a group of people, an institution, or an idea

Speech of presentation

A speech that presents someone a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition

What three guidelines should you follow for an introduction speech?

Be brief, Make sure your remarks are completely accurate, Adapt your remarks to the occasion, main speaker, and audience.

What are the three major traits of a good acceptance speech?

Brevity, humility, and graciousness

What are the three purposes of a speech introduction?

Build enthusiasm for the upcoming speaker. Build enthusiams for the speaker's topic Establish a welcoming climate that will boost the speaker's credibility

What is the main theme of a speech of presentation?

Tell the audience why the recipient is recieving the award

Why does a successful commemorative speech depend so much on the creative and subtle use of language?

To capture the emotions of people and make them stronger by putti g them into the right words

What is the fundamental purpose of a commemorative speech?

To inspire, arouse and heighten their appreciation and admiration

What two other themes might you include in a speech of presentation?

What the award is and also praise the losers