Chapter Twenty-Seven

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Chapter Twenty-Seven
Special Occasion Speeches
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Chapter Twenty-Seven

• Table of Contents
• Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
• Types of Special Occasion Speeches

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Functions of Special Occasion Speeches

• Special occasion speech a speech prepared for a
  specific occasion and for a purpose dictated by
  that event

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Functions of Special Occasion Speeches

• Entertainment
• Celebration
• Commemoration
• Inspiration
• Social Agenda Setting

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Functions of Special Occasion SpeechesEntertainm
ent

• The main purpose is to entertain.
• Listeners expect a lighthearted speech that
  amuses them.

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Functions of Special Occasion SpeechesCelebratio
n

• Recognize the person(s) or event being
  celebrated.
• Praise the subject of celebration and cast him or
  her in a positive light.

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Functions of Special Occasion SpeechesCommemorat
ion

• To remember by ceremony a notable person, place,
  or event
• Occur on important anniversaries

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Functions of Special Occasion SpeechesInspiratio
n

• Inspire audiences as well as pay homage to the
  person or event being commemorated.

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Functions of Special Occasion SpeechesSocial
Agenda Setting

• Establishing or reinforcing the goals and values
  of the group sponsoring the event

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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

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Types of Special Occasion SpeechesSpeeches of
Introduction

• A short story that prepares the audience for the
  speaker and motivates them to listen.

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Types of Special Occasion SpeechesSpeeches of
Introduction

• When Giving an Introduction Speech
• Describe the speakers background
• Briefly preview the speakers topic
• Ask the audience to welcome the speaker
• Respond to introduction

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Types of Special Occasion SpeechesSpeeches of
Acceptance

• A speech in which the recipient expresses
  gratitude, and acknowledges others who have
  contributed to his or her success

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Types of Special Occasion SpeechesSpeeches of
Acceptance

• When Giving an Acceptance Speech
• Prepare
• React genuinely and with humility
• Thank those giving the award
• Thank others who have helped you

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Types of Special Occasion SpeechesSpeeches of
Presentation

• A speech in which the speaker communicates the
  meaning of the award and explains why the
  recipient is receiving it.

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Types of Special Occasion SpeechesSpeeches of
Presentation

• When Giving a Presentation Speech
• Convey the meaning of the award
• Talk about the recipient of the award
• Consider the physical presentation

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Types of Special Occasion SpeechesRoasts 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

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Types of Special Occasion SpeechesRoasts and
Toasts

• When Roasting or Toasting
• Prepare
• Highlight remarkable traits of the person being
  honored
• Be positive
• Be brief

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Types of Special Occasion SpeechesEulogies and
Other Tributes

• Eulogy a tribute praising a deceased person

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Types of Special Occasion SpeechesEulogies and
Other Tributes

• When Delivering a Eulogy
• Balance delivery and emotions
• Refer to the family of the deceased
• Commemorate lifenot death
• Be positive but realistic

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Types of Special Occasion SpeechesAfter-Dinner
Speeches

• A lighthearted and entertaining speech delivered
  before, during, or after a meal

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Types of Special Occasion SpeechesAfter-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

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Types of Special Occasion SpeechesSpeeches of
Inspiration

• A speech that seeks to uplift the audience and
  help them see things in a positive light

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Types of Special Occasion SpeechesSpeeches 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