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Special Occasion Speeches

Special Occasion Speeches. Courtesy & Ceremonial Speeches. Courtesy Speeches. Introductions. Presentation. Refer to occasion that has brought the audience together Name the person (mention the person again at the end of the introduction)

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Special Occasion Speeches

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  1. Special Occasion Speeches Courtesy & Ceremonial Speeches

  2. Courtesy Speeches Introductions Presentation • Refer to occasion that has brought the audience together • Name the person (mention the person again at the end of the introduction) • Build enthusiasm by relating information about the qualifications of the speaker • Share information about the subject to heighten interest • Explain why this speaker is to give this talk to this audience • Conclude by welcoming the speaker • State the person’s name early in the presentation (unless you are building suspense) • Explain the award’s significance as a symbol of the group’s esteem • Explain how the person was selected for the award • Highlight what makes this person unique. Use anecdotal info and a brief list of achievements • Hand the award to the recipient.

  3. Acceptance After Dinner • Be brief, sincere, and direct • Thank the group for the award • Discuss the importance of the award to you • Thank others who helped you win the award. Minimize your worth, and praise the contributions of your supporters • Reiterate your appreciation • Is given at the conclusion of a dinner or banquet • The primary focus of this speech is to entertain the guest. • Humor can be utilized during this speech • Consider your audience and the occasion for which they are there.

  4. Keynote • Be specific enough to get the interest of and inspire the audience • Be sure to include many examples and illustrations to which the audience can easily relate

  5. Ceremonial Speeches Commencement Commemorative • First praise the graduating class with specific achievements when possible • Turn graduates’ attention to their futures, offering new bright goals and inspiration to reach out for those goals • Congratulate the parents • Offer advice to the graduates • Present facts about the event commemorated or the people receiving the tribute • Build on the facts to increase the depth of commemoration and the tribute offered • If felt appropriate, challenge the audience to respond even more strongly to the future of the event commemorated, and encourage self and others to qualify similar tribute

  6. Eulogies • Offer a sincere statement of grief at the passing of a loved one • List and linger over the unique achievements of the person eulogized • Include personal, maybe even humorous, recollections of the departed • Finally, turn to the living, encourage them to transcend loss and give thanks that the eulogized lived among them, even if only briefly. • Remind them that the deceased will live on in memory

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