3. What are the 3 purposes that Bono accomplish? What techniques does he use to get his point across?

4. Introducing a speaker Purpose: build enthusiasm for speaker build enthusiasm for topic boost speaker credibility establish welcoming environment

7. Be Brief Focus on introducing speakernot topic Make sure remarks are accurate Adapt to occasion & audience Create anticipation

8. Giving a gift, award, public recognition Purpose: inform audience about recognition/award Explain why it is being given Introduce or reveal the recipient Honor recipient

10. Focus on awardnot recipients bio Give background about significance of award/recognition Point out recipients contributions Acknowledge other participants not recognized

11. Accepting gift, award, public recognition Purpose: Give thanks for a gift or award http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yuHO2uDmyk Nelson Mandela http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yuHO2uDmyk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mvClFSjTHA Kenu Reeves http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mvClFSjTHA

13. Thank people who are giving the award Recognize people who helped you gain award

14. Eulogies, holiday speech, testimonials, dedications Purpose: Praise or celebrate an occasion or person Paying tribute to person, group, institution or idea Inspire audience Create a sense of respect http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7HhcTfvdeM Memorial Day http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7HhcTfvdeM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1grDqNayPM Memorial Day http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1grDqNayPM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr8coYV-IFU Brindi Irwin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr8coYV-IFU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE9E07EznXw Four Weddings & A Funeral http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE9E07EznXw

16. Inform audience about topic tell them why it is noteworthy Give background or brief history Express feelings and sentiments Be honest & real Avoid clichés & trite statements Carefully think through word choice Use language tools metaphors, parallelisms, and alliterations

17. General speeches after an occasion Wedding speeches, thank-yous, toasts Purpose: Entertain To make a thoughtful point in a light manner http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZrAQYte41Y Wedding http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZrAQYte41Y http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j0lw_94iCQ 50 th Anniversary http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j0lw_94iCQ

19. Consider: what information should be revealed Audience Long-term implications Dont joke at others expense

20. Avoid being too technical or argumentative Choose supporting materials over entertainment value Be focused and to the point