Introduction to Public Speaking

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Introduction to Public Speaking

• Chapter 17

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Speaking on Special Occasions

• Christenings, weddings, funerals, graduations,
  award ceremonies, inaugurals, retirement dinners,
  etc.

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Speeches of Introduction

• A speech that introduces the main speaker to the
  audience
• Build enthusiasm for the upcoming speaker
• Build enthusiasm for the speakers topic
• Establish a welcoming climate that will boost the
  speakers credibility

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Speeches of Introduction

• Be Brief No more than 3 to 4 minutes long
• Make sure remarks are accurate
• Check with the speaker before hand for
  information about him/herself
• Adapt your remarks to the occasion
• Being formal vs. Being casual

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Speeches of Introduction

• Adapt your remarks to the main speaker
• Dont make the speaker uncomfortable
• Over praise (especially for speaking skills)
• Embarrassing details about the speakers life
• Adapt your remarks to the audience
• Establish the speakers Credibility
• State main achievements and explain why they are
  qualified to speak on the subject

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Speeches of Introduction

• Create a sense of anticipation and drama
• Save the speakers name until the end of your
  speech
• If the speaker is well known, show them in a
  different light

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Speeches of Presentation

• A speech that presents someone a gift, an award,
  or some other form of public recognition
• Could be very short (and the winner is), but no
  more than 4-5 minutes long
• Acknowledge the achievements of the
  recipienttell us why they are receiving the
  award
• However, dont give us the life storyfocus on
  achievements related to the award

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Speeches of Presentation

• If the audience is not familiar with the award,
  tell them about it!!!
• Why is it given, whats the background, what
  merits the award?
• If there are people who lose the award, be sure
  to acknowledge them as well.

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Speeches of Acceptance

• A speech that gives thanks for a gift, an award,
  or some other form of public recognition
• Thank the people who are bestowing upon you as
  well as those who helped you gain it

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Commemorative Speeches

• A speech that pays tribute to a person, a group
  of people, an institution, or an idea
• Includes Eulogies, Forth of July Speeches,
  testimonial addresses, or dedications
• Give information about your subjectwhy is the
  subject praiseworthy?

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Commemorative Speeches

• Primary purpose is to inspire people
• Heighten the appreciation or admiration of the
  person, institution, or idea
• Dont want to be a lectureryou want to stir the
  emotions of your listeners
• Use of language is CRITICAL!!!

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Commemorative Speeches
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Commemorative Speeches
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After Dinner Speeches

• A speech to entertain that makes a thoughtful
  point about its subject in a lighthearted manner
• Can be after any mealnot just dinner
• Tone of this speech will have an impact on your
  topic
• Heavier topics probably shouldnt be used for
  this speech

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After Dinner Speeches

• Can contain information that is new to the
  audience which can be used to persuade. However,
  they are primarily used for entertainment value
• Despite light hearted tone, speeches still
  require structure and preparation
• Should have a central theme (work, human nature,
  college life, etc)

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After Dinner Speeches

• Humor can be a big part of these speeches.
• Make sure that your jokes are funny!

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Speech assignment!!!!!