Special Occasion Speeches COMM 131 PDF
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This document provides an overview of special occasion speeches, outlining guidelines, different types (introductions, presentations, acceptance, commemorative), and key characteristics. It covers the structure and content of various speech types, including examples like eulogies, toasts, and commencement speeches. The document also highlights the importance of context and audience adaptation.
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SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECHES COMM 131 LEARNING OBJECTIVES ◼ Identify general guidelines for effective special occasion speeches. ◼ Distinguish 4 main types of special occasion speeches; understand their main objectives. ◼ Identify the unique characteristics of special occasion speeches. 1. GEN...
SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECHES COMM 131 LEARNING OBJECTIVES ◼ Identify general guidelines for effective special occasion speeches. ◼ Distinguish 4 main types of special occasion speeches; understand their main objectives. ◼ Identify the unique characteristics of special occasion speeches. 1. GENERAL GUIDELINES GUIDELINES: SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECHES ◼ Be brief! (this is applicable in most instances; but “brief” is subjective – it will depend on the context/individuals, as you’ll see in the speech set videos) ◼ Focus on the individual or event ◼ Analyze your audience ◼ Use appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication for the occasion 2. TYPES DIFFERENT TYPES OF SPECIALIZED SPEECHES 1. Speeches of introduction 2. Speeches of presentation 3. Speeches of acceptance 4. Commemorative speeches 1. SPEECHES OF INTRODUCTION Speech that introduces the main speaker to the audience. ◼ Brief ◼ Accurate ◼ Adapt to occasion/speaker/audience ◼ Anticipation and drama 2. SPEECHES OF PRESENTATION A speech that presents someone with a gift, award, or some other form of public recognition. 3. SPEECHES OF ACCEPTANCE A speech that gives thanks for a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition. 4. COMMEMORATIVE SPEECHES A speech that honors a person, a group of people, an institution, or an idea. Commemorate: “to celebrate (an event, person, situation) by doing something” 4. COMMEMORATIVE SPEECHES Examples: - Eulogy - Toast - Commencement 4. COMMEMORATIVE SPEECHES: EULOGY ◼ Pays tribute to the life of the deceased. ◼ Emotional speeches. ◼ Focus on: major events and accomplishments. ◼ Often includes brief personal stories. 4. COMMEMORATIVE SPEECHES: TOAST SPEECH ◼ Celebrates an important occasion. ◼ Focus on: subject and the occasion; make a connection to the audience. ◼ Discuss the qualities that make the subject deserving of a toast. ◼ Often involves a brief anecdote about the subject. 4. COMMEMORATIVE SPEECHES: COMMENCEMENT SPEECH ◼ A speech delivered at a graduation ceremony. ◼ Focus on: the achievements of the graduating class; common experiences. ◼ Addresses what the future holds. ◼ Thank those that made graduation possible. 3. CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTICS ◼ Language differences ◼ Ex: “Today we celebrate Barb’s 30 years of service, the countless students she taught, and the lives she touched.” ◼ Emotional quality ◼ Less rigid organization IN CONCLUSION, ◼ Identify general guidelines for effective special occasion speeches. ◼ Distinguish 4 main types of special occasion speeches; understand their main objectives. ◼ Identify the unique characteristics of special occasion speeches.
