Chapter 18 Speaking on Special Occasions

Which of the following are purposes of a speech of presentation?

Explaining the purpose of the award if the audience isn't familiar with it Pointing out achievements related to the award Telling the audience why the recipient is receiving the award

A speech at which of the following occasions would be considered an informal, as opposed to a formal, speech?

A happy-hour gathering at a restaurant

At the college graduation, Professor Davis is thrilled to hear her name announced as winner of the annual Outstanding Faculty Award. She goes up on stage to receive the trophy from the college president. Then, which type of speech is she most likely to give?

Acceptance

Dr. Norris is best-known for her work carbon-dating pottery shards found in Pompeii. Recently, she has begun studying lithic tools used by prehistoric man." For what kind of audience would these remarks be well adapted?

An audience of archaeologists

How can you make sure your remarks are completely accurate when giving a speech of introduction?

Ask the main speaker ahead of time to confirm that your introduction presents factual information. Make sure that you are pronouncing the main speaker's name correctly.

A speech of introduction should be

Brief

Which of the following is not a guideline for a speech of introduction?

Create interest in the audience with a long introduction.

Joshua is introducing Dr. Lewis, a poet, as a speaker at a literary event. In which of the following statements does Joshua fail to adapt his remarks to the speaker?

Dr. Lewis is not only the best poet in the United States, he is also a wonderful father, husband, community member, and citizen

Ellie will introduce a speaker at a fund-raising picnic at a playground where attendees will eat lunch on the grass. How should Ellie adapt her remarks to the occasion?

Ellie's speech of introduction should be informal since the event isn't formal.

Henry is preparing his introduction of Mike Zhu, a scientist who is giving a speech about his recent trip to excavate fossils. Henry checks with Mike to make sure he pronounces "Zhu" correctly. When Henry introduces Mike to the audience, he pronounces the name correctly and then enthusiastically tells the audience that Mike discovered dinosaur bones (rather than mammal fossils). Then he leaves the stage. How could Henry have prepared his introduction better?

Henry should have double-checked his information to make sure it was correct.

Which of the following statements about a speech of presentation are true?

It is usually a brief speech. It is the type of speech used to give a person an award.

Pete is introducing a rock climber. He says, "Hannah has been climbing things her entire life—trees, cliffs, anything that will offer her a new view of the world. Most recently, she completed a dangerous climb in Acadia National Park. Just so you know, when she talks to us today, Hannah will probably go overtime. She just loves to ramble! And now, Hannah White!" What did Pete do wrong?

Pete made Hannah self-aware of her speaking abilities.

Which of speech may be no longer than "The winner is...."?

Presentation

Which of the following are true statements about a speech of introduction?

The formality of the speech should conform to the formality of the event. The speaker should adapt to the occasion.

Which type of speech has as its main purpose fitting the particular needs of an event rather than persuading the audience on a question of policy or question of value?

The special occasion speech

How should people making a speech of introduction adapt their remarks to the speaker?

The speech of introduction should make the main speaker comfortable about speaking.

If you are preparing a speech of introduction, you should

make certain that your remarks are completely accurate. pronounce the speaker's name correctly.

Speeches of presentation should be used primarily to tell the audience why the recipient is receiving the award. Which of the following are additional matters that might be included in a speech of presentation?

Explain the award or honor if the audience is not familiar with it. Mention those who did not win an award.

Samuel is introducing Ms. Sommerfield, a sports nutritionist, to a room full of softball players. She is there to talk about nutrition and sports performance, but the players do not know who she is. In adapting his remarks to his audience, which of the following facts about Ms. Sommerfield should Samuel leave out of his introduction?

She has three children

Isabelle is preparing an introduction to a series of speeches that will be given by a marine biologist to groups of seventh graders, and later, to groups of college juniors who are majoring in marine biology. What does Isabelle have to remember when creating the introduction?

She will need more than one introduction so that it fits each audience. She will need to find out what the marine biologist is actually discussing with the different age groups so the introduction fits the content.