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
