CH. 15 - CEREMONIAL SPEAKING
Speech of recognition
a ceremonial speech that acknowledges someone and usually presents an award, a prize, or a representative of a group.
Speech of tribute
a ceremonial speech that praises or celebrates a person, a group, or an event.
Speech of nomination
a ceremonial speech that proposes a nominee for an elected office, honor, position, or award.
Speech to entertain
a humorous speech that makes a serious point.
Commencement address
a speech of tribute praising graduate students and inspiring them to reach for their goals.
Commemorative address
a speech of tribute that celebrates national holidays or anniversaries of important events.
Dedication
a speech of tribute that honors a worthy person or group by naming a structure, monument, or park after them.
Farewell
a speech of tribute honoring someone who is leaving an organization.
Speech of introduction
a brief ceremonial speech that establishes a supportive climate for the main speaker, highlights the speaker's credibility by familiarizing the audience with pertinent biographical information, and generates enthusiasm for listening to the speaker and topic.
Speech of welcome
a brief, ceremonial address that greets and expresses pleasure for the presence of a person or an organization.
Speech of acceptance
a ceremonial speech given to acknowledgment receipt of an honor or award.
Eulogy
a ceremonial speech of tribute during a funeral or memorial service that praises someone's life and accomplishments.
Toast
a ceremonial speech offered at the start of a reception or a meal that pays tribute to the occasion or to a person.
Roast
an event where guests provide short speeches of tribute about the features guests that are developed with humorous stories and anecdotes.
Master of ceremonies
an individual designated to set the mood of the program, introduce participants, and keep the program moving.
Keynote address
ceremonial speech that both sets the tone and generates enthusiasm for the topic of a conference or convention.