Speech Unit 5

PREP

a method for preparing for an impromptu speech that includes: making a point, giving a reason, presenting evidence, and making a point

impromptu

a speech given with little or no prep about a topic

overall effects

affect audience, state, world, etc.; political, educational effects, etc.

toast

brief tribute to person or event being celebrated

time sequence

can be discussed by hour, day, etc. forward/ backward in time

improvise

create and perform spontaneously without prep

farewell speech

given at end of event; typically upon retirement or exit from particular position

eulogy speech

given at funeral or memorial service; meant to memorialize the individual and reflect on life

commencement speech

given to high school and college graduating class; reflect on school experience and inspire graduates

tribute speech

given to incite admiration for or commemorate a person; delivered at anniversary, party, birthday, etc.

historical

history of important events, show background, and development of subject

roast

humorous tribute to a person, one in which a series of speakers will jokingly poke fun at him or her

master of ceremonies

job of emcee (M.C.)- host an event, introduce speaker, warm-up audience, welcome guests, etc.

after dinner speech

lighthearted and entertaining speech delivered before, during, or after a meal

after dinner speech

lighthearted speech after significant meal; generally bit comedic and may even make fun of audience members

types of speech

master of ceremonies, commencement, tribute, after dinner, eulogy, inspirational , farewell, acceptance

inspirational speech

meant to boost morale of group; given to sports team, company staff, political group, etc.

spatial order

moving in direction, east to west, top to bottom, front to rear, etc.

speaking in praise

5-7 min.; prepare praising/honoring someone living/dead; address 5 areas concerning individual and their accomplishments; include anecdotes illustrating points

College impromptu

7 min to divide as they see fit

impromptu speech outline

Intro (10-30 sec.), Body (2-3 min.), Conclusion (10-30 sec.)

PREP acronym

Point Reason Example Point

speech of introduction

short story that prepares audience or speaker and motivates them to listen to what they have to say

straight forward speeches

special occasion speeches

eulogy

speech given at a funeral or memorial service

commencement speech

speech given at graduations and should reflect on students school experience to inspire

tribute

speech given to incite admiration for or commemorate a person

speech of acceptance

speech in which the recipient expresses gratitude for honor bestowed upon them and acknowledges others who have contributed to their success

speech of presentation

speech in which the speaker communicates the importance of the award and explains why the recipient is receiving it

special occasion speech

speech prepared for a specific occasion and for a purpose dictated by that occasion

speech of inspiration

speech that seeks to uplift audiences and help them see things in a positive light

farewell speech

speech typically given at the end of an event such as a retirement

To Do with Impromptu

state viewpoint, choose specific experience, stick to point, never apologize, finish with strong conclusion

casual order

takes topic, discusses forces and points out results

problems and solutions

talk about effects, causes, and possible solutions

Priority Development Method to Impromptu

thesis/clincher, main points, preview/summary, attention grabber/tie back, visual aid

Impromptu Organization Choices

time sequence, spatial order, casual order, importance, historical, overall effects, problems and solutions

acceptance speech

when an award or position is received

importance

why topic is important to audience, speaker, all others

6 steps for preparing an impromptu

1) Choose topic immediately 2) Decide on thesis 3) think of examples 4) choose 3 5) memorize order 6) think of intro

mastering the toast

2-3 min.; recognize characteristics of toast; present honoring occasion/person

presenting award

3-4 min.; present award with dignity and grace; acknowledge contributions of recipient

timing of roast

3-5 min.; poke fun at individual in good-natured way; adapt and personalize humorous material from other sources; deliver humorous material effectively

High School impromptu

30 sec to pick from set of topics, 5 min to compose speech, 5 min with 30 sec grace period to deliver speech

accepting award

5-7 min.; accept award with dignity, grace, and sincerity; acknowledge presenting organization