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What does 'Modus Operandi' refer to?

  • Formula or method (correct)
  • Types of speeches
  • An event ceremony
  • Emotional appeal

    • What do rituals and traditions of ceremonies and events include?

    Specific types of speeches.

    List the types of special occasion speeches.

    After dinner, commemorative address, commencement address, dedication, eulogies, farewell, introduction, keynote address, master of ceremonies, nomination, award presentation, recognition, roasts, toasts, tribute, welcome.

    What are 'Roasts' meant to do?

    <p>Honor somebody with good-natured insults or anecdotes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of 'Toasts'?

    <p>To pay tribute to a person or an occasion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Recognition' involve?

    <p>Acknowledging someone or something, often with an award.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of a 'Keynote address'?

    <p>Set the tone and articulate a theme for conferences or conventions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a 'Dedication speech' aim to do?

    <p>Honor a worthy person or group, sometimes naming a building after them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'Eulogy'?

    <p>A speech of tribute presented about an individual who has died.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a 'Farewell speech'?

    <p>Honor someone leaving and thank them for their contributions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an 'Introduction speech' accomplish?

    <p>Highlight the credibility of the main speaker and generate interest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of a 'Commemorative address'?

    <p>Celebrate anniversaries, national holidays, or important events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'Commencement address' typically about?

    <p>Praise graduates for their accomplishments and discuss their future.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of an 'After dinner speech'?

    <p>Humorous and often involves exaggeration and wit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a 'Master of Ceremonies'?

    <p>Host events, guide proceedings, and deal with logistics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of 'Nomination speeches'?

    <p>Recommend a nominee for office.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Presentation of an award & acceptance' involve?

    <p>Setting criteria for the award and showing how the recipient fulfills it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'Tribute speech'?

    <p>A ceremonial speech that praises or celebrates a person, group, or event.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of a 'Welcome speech'?

    <p>Greet people and express pleasure for their presence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Persuasion' aim to do?

    <p>Move the audience in some way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Logos' refer to in a speech?

    <p>Sense of logic within the speech.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Ethos' signify?

    <p>Aura of credibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Pathos' represent?

    <p>Sense of emotion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if the audience is for the claim?

    <p>Generate action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if the audience is against the claim?

    <p>Implement dispositional speech.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if the audience is neutral or apathetic towards the claim?

    <p>Offer step-by-step instructions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three types of claims?

    <p>Fact, value, and policy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do 'Claims of value' establish?

    <p>The overall worth, merit, or importance of something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do 'Claims of policy' establish?

    <p>Establish, reinforce, or change a course of action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three common ways to structure a speech?

    <p>Deductively, inductively, analogically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the claim be presented for audiences for the claim?

    <p>Near the beginning of the speech.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can the claim be placed for audiences against the claim?

    <p>Anywhere in the speech.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a deductive pattern in a speech?

    <p>When the claim is presented at the beginning, proving it with information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an inductive pattern in a speech?

    <p>When the claim is presented at the end of the speech.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an analogical pattern in a speech?

    <p>Claim is presented near the end, using familiar concepts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the eight methods of organization for a speech?

    <p>Basic argument, comparative advantages, invitational, motivated sequence, problem cause solution, problem no solution, problem solution, and refutation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do persuasive speeches need?

    <p>Emotion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are five common ways to generate emotion in a speech?

    <p>Appeal to human needs, appeal to sentiments and passions, appeal to senses, use figures of speech, and use speech structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the elements of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

    <p>Basic, safety, social, self-esteem, and self-actualization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the social need refer to?

    <p>Love and belongingness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is self-actualization?

    <p>Feeling complete through your own internal means.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do human sentiments and passions include?

    <p>Fear, hope, power, and prestige.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do fear appeals involve?

    <p>Apprehension, fright, and terror.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do hope appeals involve?

    <p>Anticipations, expectations, and wishes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do power and prestige include?

    <p>Authority, clout, control, reputation, standing, and status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are figures of speech?

    <p>Hyperbole, metaphor, personification, and simile.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hyperbole?

    <p>An obvious exaggeration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a metaphor?

    <p>A brief, yet literal comparison.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is personification?

    <p>Attributing animate qualities to inanimate things.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is alliteration?

    <p>The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is assonance?

    <p>Repetition of vowel sounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is onomatopoeia?

    <p>A word that imitates the sound it represents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Special Occasion Speeches

    • Modus Operandi: Refers to a specific formula or method used in speechmaking.
    • Speeches for special occasions can be formal or informal, often involving rituals and traditions.

    Types of Special Occasion Speeches

    • Includes after dinner speeches, commemorative addresses, commencement addresses, dedications, eulogies, farewells, introductions, keynote addresses, and more.
    • Each type serves a unique purpose: to honor, celebrate, or motivate the audience.

    Roasts and Toasts

    • Roasts use good-natured humor and anecdotes to honor an individual.
    • Toasts are tributes to people or occasions, commonly found at celebrations such as weddings and reunions.

    Recognition and Keynote Addresses

    • Recognition speeches acknowledge individuals or groups, often with awards or gifts, emphasizing their significance.
    • A keynote address sets the tone and theme for events, typically delivered by a distinguished figure.

    Dedication and Eulogies

    • Dedication speeches honor individuals or groups, often naming buildings or monuments in their memory.
    • Eulogies pay tribute to deceased individuals, focusing on their lives while addressing the living's emotions.

    Farewell and Introduction Speeches

    • Farewell speeches honor individuals leaving an organization and express gratitude for their contributions.
    • Introduction speeches highlight the credibility of the main speaker, generating interest in the upcoming presentation.

    Commemorative and Commencement Addresses

    • Commemorative addresses celebrate significant events like anniversaries and national holidays, inspiring the audience.
    • Commencement addresses praise graduates, acknowledging their achievements and future potential.

    Speech Characteristics

    • After dinner speeches aim to entertain, often with humor and hyperbole.
    • Master of Ceremonies speeches guide events logistically and set the agenda for proceedings.

    Nomination and Award Presentation Speeches

    • Nomination speeches recommend candidates for positions, detailing the significance and responsibilities of the role.
    • Award presentation speeches outline the importance of the award and affirm the recipient's qualifications.

    Tributes and Welcome Speeches

    • Tribute speeches celebrate individuals, groups, or events ceremonially.
    • Welcome speeches greet attendees and establish the mood, often delivered by organizational leaders.

    Persuasion Techniques

    • Persuasion aims to influence the audience emotionally or logically.
    • Key persuasive elements include logos (logic), ethos (credibility), and pathos (emotion).

    Audience Engagement Strategies

    • Tailor claims based on audience's stance: supportive, opposed, or neutral.
    • Strategies for persuasion vary based on audience disposition, with claims structured to maximize impact.

    Claims in Persuasion

    • Three types of claims: fact (objective reality), value (worth or merit), and policy (propose a course of action).
    • Effective speeches can use deductive (claim first) or inductive (claim last) patterns for presenting ideas.

    Emotional Appeals in Speeches

    • Utilize emotional appeals to connect with the audience, such as aligning with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which ranges from basic provisions to self-actualization.
    • Strategies for stirring emotions include fear and hope appeals, addressing their sentiments to drive engagement.

    Language and Rhetoric

    • Employ figures of speech (hyperbole, metaphor, personification) to enhance the speech's emotional and aesthetic quality.
    • Rhetorical devices like alliteration, assonance, and onomatopoeia can create memorable phrases and strengthen engagement.

    Conclusion

    • Understanding the various types of special occasion speeches, audience dynamics, emotional appeals, and rhetorical strategies is essential for effective speechmaking.

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