Speech Unit 5
PREP
a method for preparing for an impromptu speech that includes: making a point, giving a reason, presenting evidence, and making a point
impromptu
a speech given with little or no prep about a topic
overall effects
affect audience, state, world, etc.; political, educational effects, etc.
toast
brief tribute to person or event being celebrated
time sequence
can be discussed by hour, day, etc. forward/ backward in time
improvise
create and perform spontaneously without prep
farewell speech
given at end of event; typically upon retirement or exit from particular position
eulogy speech
given at funeral or memorial service; meant to memorialize the individual and reflect on life
commencement speech
given to high school and college graduating class; reflect on school experience and inspire graduates
tribute speech
given to incite admiration for or commemorate a person; delivered at anniversary, party, birthday, etc.
historical
history of important events, show background, and development of subject
roast
humorous tribute to a person, one in which a series of speakers will jokingly poke fun at him or her
master of ceremonies
job of emcee (M.C.)- host an event, introduce speaker, warm-up audience, welcome guests, etc.
after dinner speech
lighthearted and entertaining speech delivered before, during, or after a meal
after dinner speech
lighthearted speech after significant meal; generally bit comedic and may even make fun of audience members
types of speech
master of ceremonies, commencement, tribute, after dinner, eulogy, inspirational , farewell, acceptance
inspirational speech
meant to boost morale of group; given to sports team, company staff, political group, etc.
spatial order
moving in direction, east to west, top to bottom, front to rear, etc.
speaking in praise
5-7 min.; prepare praising/honoring someone living/dead; address 5 areas concerning individual and their accomplishments; include anecdotes illustrating points
College impromptu
7 min to divide as they see fit
impromptu speech outline
Intro (10-30 sec.), Body (2-3 min.), Conclusion (10-30 sec.)
PREP acronym
Point Reason Example Point
speech of introduction
short story that prepares audience or speaker and motivates them to listen to what they have to say
straight forward speeches
special occasion speeches
eulogy
speech given at a funeral or memorial service
commencement speech
speech given at graduations and should reflect on students school experience to inspire
tribute
speech given to incite admiration for or commemorate a person
speech of acceptance
speech in which the recipient expresses gratitude for honor bestowed upon them and acknowledges others who have contributed to their success
speech of presentation
speech in which the speaker communicates the importance of the award and explains why the recipient is receiving it
special occasion speech
speech prepared for a specific occasion and for a purpose dictated by that occasion
speech of inspiration
speech that seeks to uplift audiences and help them see things in a positive light
farewell speech
speech typically given at the end of an event such as a retirement
To Do with Impromptu
state viewpoint, choose specific experience, stick to point, never apologize, finish with strong conclusion
casual order
takes topic, discusses forces and points out results
problems and solutions
talk about effects, causes, and possible solutions
Priority Development Method to Impromptu
thesis/clincher, main points, preview/summary, attention grabber/tie back, visual aid
Impromptu Organization Choices
time sequence, spatial order, casual order, importance, historical, overall effects, problems and solutions
acceptance speech
when an award or position is received
importance
why topic is important to audience, speaker, all others
6 steps for preparing an impromptu
1) Choose topic immediately 2) Decide on thesis 3) think of examples 4) choose 3 5) memorize order 6) think of intro
mastering the toast
2-3 min.; recognize characteristics of toast; present honoring occasion/person
presenting award
3-4 min.; present award with dignity and grace; acknowledge contributions of recipient
timing of roast
3-5 min.; poke fun at individual in good-natured way; adapt and personalize humorous material from other sources; deliver humorous material effectively
High School impromptu
30 sec to pick from set of topics, 5 min to compose speech, 5 min with 30 sec grace period to deliver speech
accepting award
5-7 min.; accept award with dignity, grace, and sincerity; acknowledge presenting organization