Senator Chris Dodd’s tribute speech found in the reading titled, “What are the Types of Special Occasion Speeches?” was very effective in informing me on the required traits for a powerful tribute speech. In Senator Chris Dodd’s eulogy to Senator Edward M. Kennedy, he begins by addressing his identified audience. The reading highlights the point of using the correct tone and diction based on the provided audience. When delivering my tribute speech to my brother, I will be speaking in front of a group of students analogous to myself. Therefore, I will deliver my speech with a relaxed, yet professional tone. When presenting my brother, I plan to grasp the attention of my audience by describing characteristics of his personality, and utilizing
