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Special Occasion Speeches. A Guideline to Understanding Speech #6. When Might You Give a Speech?. Raise your hand if you can think of a time when you heard a speech outside of school. When might you be asked to give a speech in your life? How can you be prepared for these occasions?.
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Special Occasion Speeches A Guideline to Understanding Speech #6
When Might You Give a Speech? • Raise your hand if you can think of a time when you heard a speech outside of school. • When might you be asked to give a speech in your life? • How can you be prepared for these occasions?
How are these speeches different? • There are three purposes to public speaking: entertain, inform and/or persuade. • Given Often • Response to a Situation • Epideictic: speeches of praise or blame
Types of Special Occasion Speeches Courtesy Speeches: Acceptance Speech Presentation Speech Speech of Introduction Tribute Speech Ceremonial Speeches: Graduation Address Eulogy Toasts
Speech #6 Requirements • Written and rehearsed on your own time. • Time: 2 minutes minimum • Podium • Gesture • Choose from the following: Eulogy, Toast, Acceptance, Presentation • Recognize someone famous/known • Costume is encouraged (extra credit)
Steps to creating your speech • Decide which type of speech is most appealing to you and the audience. • Write an outline; include essential speech elements: Intro/Transitions/Conclusion • Write notecards with blocking/gesture. • Add humor if appropriate. • Rehearse, Rehearse, Rehearse.
The Eulogy • Given in response to a person’s death. • Tone is solemn, serious and respectful. • Includes: • Reference to those in attendance and feelings • Statement of grief • Extension of sympathy • Chronological retelling of life of deceased • Summary of deceased’s virtues • Statement of how deceased will live on • Specific references to the deceased, not general statements.
“L’Chiam!” A Toast to Life • Define your purpose/occasion. • Include specific references to events concerning what you are toasting. • Guests have paused to hear inspiring words, not cliches!
A Speech of Presentation • Speaker is presenting an award to someone. • Explain why the recipient qualifies for the award. • Explain the meaning of the award. • State reasons why you are glad to present the award.
Oh, Thank you! (The Acceptance Speech) • Expresses gratitude and dignifies the occasion by recognizing the significance of the award. • Thank those who helped you receive the award. • Sincerely appreciative tone. • Show modesty/humility (living up to expectations of the award) avoid falseness • Express how the award is important to you.
Before you leave… • Choose the type of speech you will be presenting. • Pick up some notecards • Watch some example speeches on YouTube