SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECHES Ch. 12: CMCN 100

Eulogy

a speech given in honor or remembrance of someone who is deceased

Acceptance speech

a speech given in receipt of an award or accolade honoring great work and excellence.

Introduction speech.

a speech given to acquaint the audience with a new person, concept, or course of action.

Commencement speech

a speech given to mark the beginning of a new period of time in one's life.

5 Types of Special Occasion Speeches

1. Dedication speeches 2. Eulogies 3. Acceptance speeches 4. Introduction speeches 5. Commencement speeches

Dedication speech

speech given to commit something to a special, honored place in society or history.

Special occasion speech

speeches that are given in observance of an important milestone or event in one's life.