1. Speaking on Special Occasions17
Chapter 17
Speaking on Special Occasions
Speech of Introduction
Speech of Presentation
Acceptance Speech
Accepting an Award (video)
Commemorative Speech
Commemorating the Challenger Astronauts (video)
After-Dinner Speech
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Speaking on Special Occasions

2. Speeches for Special Occasions
Speeches of introduction
Speeches of presentation
Speeches of acceptance
Commemorative speeches
After-dinner speeches

3. Speech of Introduction
A speech that introduces the main speaker to the audience.

4. Guidelines for a Speech of Introduction
Be brief
Make sure your remarks are completely accurate
Adapt your remarks to the occasion, main speaker, and audience
Try to create a sense of anticipation and drama

5. Speech of Presentation
A speech that presents someone a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition.

6. Acceptance Speech
A speech that gives thanks for a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition.

7. Commemorative Speech
A speech that pays tribute to a person, a group of people, an institution, or an idea.

8. After-Dinner Speech
A speech to entertain that makes a thoughtful point about its subject in a lighthearted manner.