Com Arts 100 (Exam 3): Chapter 18 (Speaking on Special Occasions)

To inspire listeners rather than inform them

What is the purpose of a commemorative speech?

To give thanks for a gift or an award

What is the purpose of a speech of acceptance?

1. Build enthusiasm for the upcoming speaker 2. Build enthusiasm for the speaker's topic 3. Establish a welcoming climate that will boost the speaker's credibility

If another speaker is introduced, what objectives must be completed in the introduction?

The ability to put into language the thoughts and emotions appropriate to the occasion

Success on commemorative speeches depend on what?

1. Joy an hope when a new building is dedicated 2. Anticipation and good wishes at a celebration 3. Lament and consolation at a funeral 4. Admiration and respect at a testimonial dinner

What are some examples of expressing feelings and stirring sentiments?

1. State why your subject is praiseworthy 2. Arouse or heighten the appreciation for a person or thing 3. Go to the essence of your subject 4. Generate in the audience a deep sense of respect 5. Express feelings and stir sentiments

What are some guidelines for a commemorative speech?

1. Be brief 2. Make sure your remarks are completely accurate 3. Adapt your remarks to the occasion 4. Adapt your remarks to the main speaker 5. Adapt your remarks to the audience 6. Try to create a sense of anticipation and drama

What are some guidelines for a speech of introduction?

1. Be brief 2. Point out contributions and awards 3. Do not deal with everything the person has ever done 4. Focus on achievements related to the award 5. Discuss the achievements in a way that will make them meaningful to the audience

What are some guidelines for a speech of presentation?

1. Speech of Introduction 2. Speech of Presentation 3. Speech of Acceptance 4. Commemorative Speech

What are the four types of speeches for use on special occasions?

1. Brevity 2. Humility 3. Graciousness

What are the major traits of a good acceptance speech?

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

What is a commemorative speech?

A speech that gives thanks for a gift, an award, or some other public recognition

What is a speech of acceptance?

A speech that introduces the main speaker to the audience

What is a speech of introduction?

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

What is a speech of presentation?

To use language imaginatively to invest the occasion with dignity, meaning, and honest emotion

What is the main challenge of commemorative speeches?

To tell the audience why the recipient is receiving the award

What is the main purpose of a speech of presentation?

1. If the audience is not familiar with the award (explain the award briefly) 2. If the award was won in a public competition and the audience knows who the losers are (praise the losers)

What matters should be discussed in a speech of presentation? What should be done to rectify these situations?