Chapter 18: Speaking on Special Occasions
Speech of Introduction
A brief talk that introduces a speaker to an audience
Eulogy
A laudatory oration in honor of someone who has died
Speech of Presentation
An address designed to formally present an award or honor
Inspirational Speech
An address that tries to stimulate listeners to a high level of feeling or activity
Entertaining Speech
An oral address designed to amuse or engage listeners
Speech of Tribute
An oration in praise of someone or something
Multiple Select Question Which of the following are techniques used for entertaining in a speech? 1) descriptions 2) statistics 3) anecdotes 4) narratives 5) humor 6) graphs
Answer(s): 1) Descriptions 3) Anecdotes 4) Narratives 5) Humor
Select all that apply What are some guidelines to use with toasts? 1) Good ideas for toasts can be found by looking on the Internet. 2) Reading a toast should be avoided. 3) It is a good idea to tease the honorees of the toast before making a sincere statement. 4) It is acceptable to toast with water in the United States, but not in all cultures.
Answer(s): 1) Good ideas for toasts can be found by looking on the internet 2) Reading a toast should be avoided 4) it is acceptable to toast with water in the United States, but not in all cultures
Multiple Select Question Which of the following are recommended guidelines for wedding speeches? 1) Keep wedding speeches brief, but not overly brief. 2) Plan to end a wedding speech with a toast. 3) Wedding speeches should focus on the couple. 4) Avoid using quotations and use original material.
Answer(s): 1) Keep wedding speeches brief, but not overly brief 2) Plan to end a wedding speech with a toast 3) Wedding speeches should focus on the couple
Multiple Select Question Which of the following are examples of a tribute speech? 1) a presentation of a prize 2) a wedding speech 3) an introduction at a conference 4) a call to do volunteer work 5) a toast
Answer(s): 2) A wedding speech 5) A toast
Multiple Select Question At a speech of acceptance, you should thank: 1) your favorite teachers from the past. 2) all the important people in your life. 3) the organization giving you the award. 4) people who helped you achieve the honor.
Answer(s): 3) The organization giving you the award 4) People who helped you achieve the honor
Multiple Choice Question When preparing a speech to accept an award, plan to: 1) be grateful, sincere, and brief. 2) thank everyone who ever helped you. 3) be modest, surprised, and apologetic. 4) restate your accomplishments.
Answer: 1) Be grateful, sincere, and brief
Multiple Choice Question A speech that serves as an escape from the stresses of reality is a(n): 1) entertaining speech. 2) tribute. 3) toast. 4) presentation speech.
Answer: 1) Entertaining speech
Multiple Choice Question The primary goal of an entertaining speech is to: 1) educate the audience. 2) amuse the audience. 3) persuade the audience. 4) honor someone heroic.
Answer: 2) Amuse the audience
Multiple Select Question What should you use to make your inspirational speech more effective? 1) authoritative statistics 2) energy and enthusiasm 3) logical analysis 4) vivid language
Answer: 2) Energy and enthusiasm 4) Vivid language
Multiple Choice Question A complimentary speech in honor of someone who has died is known as a: 1) wake. 2) eulogy. 3) mantra. 4) toast.
Answer: 2) Eulogy
Multiple Choice Question A speech of praise for someone who has died is called a(n): 1) toast. 2) eulogy. 3) acceptance speech. 4) tribute.
Answer: 2) Eulogy
Multiple Choice Question A coach speaks on the five habits of winners. That would be an example of a(n): 1) speech of tribute. 2) inspirational speech. 3) entertaining speech. 4) speech of presentation.
Answer: 2) Inspirational speech
Multiple Choice Question When a speaker announces the name of the next speaker and goes on to mention that speaker's qualifications, the speaker is giving a speech of: 1) presentation. 2) introduction. 3) welcome. 4) tribute.
Answer: 2) Introduction
Multiple Choice Question A speech that is made before an award or honor is given to an individual or organization is a speech of: acceptance. presentation. introduction. acclamation.
Answer: 2) Presentation
Multiple Choice Question A toast: 1) can be read. 2) should be sincere. 3) should be long and thorough. 4) cannot be rehearsed.
Answer: 2) Should be sincere
Multiple Choice Question Which of the following describes a eulogy? 1) a speech to stir positive emotions and help people feel excited, uplifted, and encouraged 2) a short tribute spoken as glasses are raised to solute people, occasions, or things 3) a speech of praise for a friend, relative, or colleague who has died. 4) a speech of tribute at a wedding
Answer: 3) A speech of praise for a friend, relative, or colleague who has died
Multiple Choice Question One common mistake people make in wedding speeches is to: 1) recite a line from a poem written by an ancient philosopher. 2) focus the speech only on the couple. 3) bring up embarrassing situations with old boyfriends or girlfriends. 4) end the speech with a toast.
Answer: 3) Bring up embarrassing situations with old boyfriends or girlfriends
Multiple Choice Question A speech of introduction should: 1) provide a list of previously approved questions to ask the person. 2) be delivered without emotion. 3) build enthusiasm and curiosity. 4) give a detailed summary of the person's views and accomplishments.
Answer: 3) Build enthusiasm and curiosity
Multiple Choice Question A speech of presentation: 1) entertains and relaxes people. 2) gives some inspirational words while raising a glass. 3) is given before someone earns an award or honor. 4) is used to introduce an audience to a speaker and his or her accomplishments.
Answer: 3) Is given before someone earns an award or honor
Multiple Choice Question Which of the following are you most likely to include when developing an entertaining speech? 1) facts and statistics 2) logical arguments and emotional appeals 3) graphs and maps 4) anecdotes and narratives
Answer: 4) Anecdotes and narratives
Speech of Acceptance
Oral remarks made by the recipient of an award or honor
