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Special Occasion Speaking

Special Occasion Speaking. Special occasions are very important to the people who take part in them, and they are also nearly always occasion for speechmaking.

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Special Occasion Speaking

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  1. Special Occasion Speaking

  2. Special occasions are very important to the people who take part in them, and they are also nearly always occasion for speechmaking. Speeches for special occasions are ritualized-structured in patterns standardized by a group; the emphasis is on ritualized tradition rather than revolutionary change. Special Occasion Speaking

  3. Special Occasion Speaking • Very memorable; tie us to specific occasion • Speeches are closely focused on a person, event, or object.

  4. Common features • Association with a particular context of people, location, and ideas • The occasion gives rise to the message • Words themselves perform function (help deal with grief) • Logical Content of words usually counts for less than their emotional force. • Therapeutic aspect of words- help people understand and cope with change

  5. Speech to Present Gift or Award • Be brief but memorable • Overall goal is to give fair tribute (to a person, event) • Informative, explain the nature of award, describe why the person deserves it • If interesting, mention history of award • Criteria for award • Give merit to the donor • When giving the award, call the recipient in short sentence, be friendly and dignified • Talk about how you know the recipient • Praise any sacrifice by the recipient • Cite qualities that make the recipient uniquely valued

  6. Speech to Accept Gift or Award • Most people find it easier to give praise than to accept it. • Accept award and give thanks to donors • Give appropriate thanks and recognition to those who have contributed to your success • Be brief • Mention what the award means to you • Express affection for organization • Recognize competitors • Let your personality shine through • Possibly a touch of humor

  7. Eulogy/Speech of Tribute • Pay special honor to significant people, living or dead • Structure speech around the character of the person • Talk about how this person affected others • Admit pain of loss • Emphasize person’s value • Remember person’s kindness • Possible speak directly to deceased person

  8. Eulogy/Speech of Tribute • Reminisce about early years • Share an anecdote (choose a story) • Quote the deceased • Give audience a chance to smile • Humanize the person receiving tribute • Avoid excessive praise- may be taken as sarcasm • Express personal feelings, but don’t center speech around them

  9. Toasts • You never know when you’ll be asked to give one…no easy way out of it. • Define marriage • Wish bride and groom health, happiness and prosperity • With them a smooth life • Wish everyone joy • Toast both sets of parents • Pay attention to previous toasts • Use quotes • Don’t apologize or give disclaimers

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