SPC2608 Ch. 18 Review

acceptance speech

a speech that gives 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

speech of presentation

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

Who do you thank and recognize when giving a speech of acceptance

give thanks to the people who are bestowing the award and recognize the people who helped you gain it

What are some ways you can adapt your remarks to the audience?

give the audience the kind of information that is interesting and accessible to the members of that audience

How long should an introduction speech be?

no more than two to three minutes; may be shorted if the speaker is already well known to the audience

commemorative speeches

speeches of praise and celebration (i.e. eulogies, dedications)

What is the main purpose of a speech of presentation?

to tell the audience why the recipient is receiving the award

What are some ways you can create a sense of anticipation and drama?

• avoid mentioning the speaker's name until the end • try to be creative and cast the speaker in a new light (learn new facts about them) • practice your speech of introduction thoroughly

What are some guidelines for an introductory speech?

• be brief • make sure your remarks are completely accurate • adapt your remarks to the occasion • adapt your remarks to the main speaker • adapt your remarks to the audience • try to create a sense of anticipation and drama

What three purposes must be accomplished when introducing another speaker?

• build enthusiasm for the upcoming speaker • build enthusiasm for the speaker's topic • establish a welcoming climate that will boost the speaker's credibility

What are some challenges faced with commemorative speaking?

• falling back onto cliches and trite sentiments • using language imaginatively to invest the occasion with dignity, meaning, and honest emotion

What are two other matters you will probably need to discuss in your speech of presentation?

• if the audience is not familiar with the award, you should explain it to them • if the award was won in a public competition and the audience knows who the losers are, you might take a moment to praise the losers

What are ways introduction speakers can accidentally make the main speaker uncomfortable?

• overpraising the person for their speaking skills • revealing embarrassing details of the speaker's personal life • making remarks that are in poor taste

What is the goal of commemorative speeches?

• to pay tribute to a person, group of people, an institution, or idea • inspire your listeners • arouse and heighten their appreciation or admiration for the person, institution, or idea you are praising • express feelings and stir sentiments • mainly depends on the creative and subtle use of language • use figurative speech