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Ceremonial/Special Occasion Speeches Def. |
Speeches that are given to celebrate or acknowledge the significance of a particular person, event, or occasion |
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General Occasion Speech Guidelines |
-be brief/stay within prescribed time limit -stay focused on person/event you are recognizing -show enthusiasm and regard -pronounce names correctly -use correct verbal + nonverbal behaviors -keep comments appropriate/don't inappropriately embarrass the individual whom you are speaking of |
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Award and Acceptance Speeches: Presenting an Award |
-mentions who is giving the award & values associated w/ the award -describes the selection process -mentions the qualifications of the recipent |
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Award and Acceptance Speeches: Accepting an Award |
-be gracious & brief -be humble, but don't fake surprise -express appreciation for being honored -thank the group giving the award -thank those who have helped you (within reason) |
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Farewells |
-what you'll remember -what you'll miss -what won't you miss -include fond memory -where you are going -why you are going (if appropriate) |
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Tribute |
Acknowledging a major or long-term accomplishment of an individual or group (can be given in honor of both living and dead individuals) |
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Eulogy |
A special tribute honoring someone who died. -be genuine & sincere -maintain self control -mention admirable qualities of person -tell story to illustrate the person's character -humor is acceptable as long as done w/ respect |
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Toast |
-be positive & use names -tell cute story; use vivid language -don't embarrass the subject of the toast inappropriately -toasts are shorter than formal tribute speeches |
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Commencement |
A school graduation ceremony speech. -praise & congratulate the recipients who are graduating -specify what educational level has been met -add cute story or anecdote if appropriate -make positive reference to their future -keep it relatively brief |
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Nomination |
-describe the qualities for the award, office, or honor -list your nominee's qualifications -end speech by designating your nominee by name, such as "It is with great pleasure that I nominate ___________ for _________. |
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Dedication |
A speech given to honor & celebrate the launch/opening of a new memorial, park, etc... -give background information/history -mention the people who made it possible |
