1. Introduction to Public Speaking
Chapter 17

2. Speaking on Special Occasions
Christenings, weddings, funerals, graduations, award ceremonies, inaugurals, retirement dinners, etc.

3. Speeches of Introduction
A speech that introduces the main speaker to the audience
Build enthusiasm for the upcoming speaker
Build enthusiasm for the speakers topic
Establish a welcoming climate that will boost the speaker’s credibility

4. Speeches of Introduction
Be Brief – No more than 3 to 4 minutes long
Make sure remarks are accurate
Check with the speaker before hand for information about him/herself
Adapt your remarks to the occasion
Being formal vs. Being casual

5. Speeches of Introduction
Adapt your remarks to the main speaker
Don’t make the speaker uncomfortable
Over praise (especially for speaking skills)
Embarrassing details about the speakers life
Adapt your remarks to the audience
Establish the speakers Credibility
State main achievements and explain why they are qualified to speak on the subject

6. Speeches of Introduction
Create a sense of anticipation and drama
Save the speakers name until the end of your speech
If the speaker is well known, show them in a different light

7. Speeches of Presentation
A speech that presents someone a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition
Could be very short (and the winner is…), but no more than 4-5 minutes long
Acknowledge the achievements of the recipient…tell us why they are receiving the award
However, don’t give us the life story…focus on achievements related to the award

8. Speeches of Presentation
If the audience is not familiar with the award, tell them about it!!!
Why is it given, what’s the background, what merits the award?
If there are people who lose the award, be sure to acknowledge them as well.

9. Speeches of Acceptance
A speech that gives thanks for a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition
Thank the people who are bestowing upon you as well as those who helped you gain it

10. Commemorative Speeches
A speech that pays tribute to a person, a group of people, an institution, or an idea
Includes Eulogies, Forth of July Speeches, testimonial addresses, or dedications
Give information about your subject…why is the subject praiseworthy?

11. Commemorative Speeches
Primary purpose is to inspire people
Heighten the appreciation or admiration of the person, institution, or idea
Don’t want to be a lecturer…you want to stir the emotions of your listeners
Use of language is CRITICAL!!!

12. Commemorative Speeches

13. Commemorative Speeches

14. After Dinner Speeches
A speech to entertain that makes a thoughtful point about its subject in a lighthearted manner
Can be after any meal…not just dinner
Tone of this speech will have an impact on your topic
Heavier topics probably shouldn’t be used for this speech

15. After Dinner Speeches
Can contain information that is new to the audience which can be used to persuade. However, they are primarily used for entertainment value
Despite light hearted tone, speeches still require structure and preparation
Should have a central theme (work, human nature, college life, etc)

16. After Dinner Speeches Humor can be a big part of these speeches.
Make sure that your jokes are funny!

17. Speech assignment!!!!!