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Chapter Twenty-Seven

Chapter Twenty-Seven. Special Occasion Speeches. Chapter Twenty-Seven. Table of Contents Functions of Special Occasion Speeches Types of Special Occasion Speeches. Functions of Special Occasion Speeches.

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Chapter Twenty-Seven

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  1. Chapter Twenty-Seven Special Occasion Speeches

  2. Chapter Twenty-Seven Table of Contents • Functions of Special Occasion Speeches • Types of Special Occasion Speeches

  3. Functions of Special Occasion Speeches • Special occasion speech: a speech prepared for a specific occasion and for a purpose dictated by that event

  4. Functions of Special Occasion Speeches • Entertainment • Celebration • Commemoration • Inspiration • Social Agenda Setting

  5. Functions of Special Occasion Speeches:Entertainment • The main purpose is to entertain. • Listeners expect a lighthearted speech that amuses them.

  6. Functions of Special Occasion Speeches:Celebration • Recognize the person(s) or event being celebrated. • Praise the subject of celebration and cast him or her in a positive light.

  7. Functions of Special Occasion Speeches:Commemoration • To remember by ceremony a notable person, place, or event • Occur on important anniversaries

  8. Functions of Special Occasion Speeches:Inspiration • Inspire audiences as well as pay homage to the person or event being commemorated.

  9. Functions of Special Occasion Speeches:Social Agenda Setting • Establishing or reinforcing the goals and values of the group sponsoring the event

  10. Types of Special Occasion Speeches • Speeches of Introduction • Speeches of Acceptance • Speeches of Presentation • Roasts and Toasts • Eulogies and Other Tributes • After-Dinner Speeches • Speeches of Inspiration

  11. Types of Special Occasion Speeches:Speeches of Introduction • A short story that prepares the audience for the speaker and motivates them to listen.

  12. Types of Special Occasion Speeches:Speeches of Introduction • When Giving an Introduction Speech: • Describe the speaker’s background • Briefly preview the speaker’s topic • Ask the audience to welcome the speaker • Respond to introduction

  13. Types of Special Occasion Speeches:Speeches of Acceptance • A speech in which the recipient expresses gratitude, and acknowledges others who have contributed to his or her success

  14. Types of Special Occasion Speeches:Speeches of Acceptance • When Giving an Acceptance Speech: • Prepare • React genuinely and with humility • Thank those giving the award • Thank others who have helped you

  15. Types of Special Occasion Speeches:Speeches of Presentation • A speech in which the speaker communicates the meaning of the award and explains why the recipient is receiving it.

  16. Types of Special Occasion Speeches:Speeches of Presentation • When Giving a Presentation Speech: • Convey the meaning of the award • Talk about the recipient of the award • Consider the physical presentation

  17. Types of Special Occasion Speeches:Roasts and Toasts • Roast: a humorous tribute to a person, one in which a series of speakers will jokingly poke fun at him or her • Toast: a brief tribute to a person or event being celebrated

  18. Types of Special Occasion Speeches:Roasts and Toasts • When Roasting or Toasting: • Prepare • Highlight remarkable traits of the person being honored • Be positive • Be brief

  19. Types of Special Occasion Speeches:Eulogies and Other Tributes • Eulogy: a tribute praising a deceased person

  20. Types of Special Occasion Speeches:Eulogies and Other Tributes • When Delivering a Eulogy: • Balance delivery and emotions • Refer to the family of the deceased • Commemorate life—not death • Be positive but realistic

  21. Types of Special Occasion Speeches:After-Dinner Speeches • A lighthearted and entertaining speech delivered before, during, or after a meal

  22. Types of Special Occasion Speeches:After-Dinner Speeches • When Making an After-Dinner Speech: • Recognize the occasion • Avoid stand-up comedy • The after-dinner speech serves as a form of social agenda setting

  23. Types of Special Occasion Speeches:Speeches of Inspiration • A speech that seeks to uplift the audience and help them see things in a positive light

  24. Types of Special Occasion Speeches:Speeches of Inspiration • When Making an Inspirational Speech: • Use real-life stories • Be dynamic • Make your goal clear • Use a distinctive organizing device • Close with a dramatic ending

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