speech chapter 16

speech of presentation

a speech to honor the person who is being recognized and to present the actual award or gift

what should be included in the content of the speech of acceptance?

acknowledging people who have given the award and the people who helped the speaker achieve it

what aspects of the audience do you have to consider in making a special occasion speech?

attention span, knowledge and interests, expectations

testimonial speech

commemorative speech that honors a living person

eulogy

commemorative speech that honors someone who has died recently

after dinner speech

featured entertainment at a meeting or at a special occasion

tone

feeling a speaker reveals or conveys about his topic

how do you prepare a special occasion speech?

focus on what is important, keep it simple, support what you say with specifics, pay attention to structure

what are some suggestions to prepare an inpromptu speech?

follow a simple structure, use clear language, project confidence, adopt a tone appropriate to the topic

graduation speech

formal address made at commencement in honor of the occasion

speech of introduction

formal speech for the purpose of gaining the audience's attention and setting the stage for the speaker to follow

what are the 2 purposes for a speech of introduction?

inform the audience about the speaker and topic and to make the speaker feel welcome

special occasion speech

occasion itself sets the tone of the speech and determines its content

what are some important things to remember before you present your speech?

rehearse by yourself, rehearse before an audience

topicality

relating everything directly to the topic you have chosen

extemporaraneous speech

speakers give 7 minute speeches after only 30 minutes of preparation time

impromptu speech

speech contest that requires speakers to give a 5 minute speech after 5 minutes or less preparation

speech of acceptance

speech given by a person who has received an honor or award

commemorative speech

speech given to mark an important event or to honor a person

what are some suggestions to make a extemporaraneous speech?

take a stand using supporting evidence, stick to the topic, pay attention to tone and structure, sound confident, express your ideas clearly

what part of the speech should fit the occasion?

the tone

what 2 questions will help you decide if your purpose is to inform, to persuade or to entertain your audience for a special occasion speech?

what does the occasion require, what does the audience expect

what 3 answers will the audience expect answered in a speech of introduction?

who is the speaker, what will the speaker talk about, why should I listen