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3/13/15 1 THE SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECH Special Occasion Speech Fundamentally all types of speeches are similar: 1. Thoughtful consideration of the topic. 2. Formulation of a definite thesis. 3. Sound organization 4. Adequate development of ideas. 5. Effective delivery Special Occasion Speech Types of special occasion speeches: 1. The Announcement 2. The Speech of Introduction 3. The Nominating Speech 4. The Presentation Speech 5. The Acceptance Speech 6. The Welcoming Speech

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THE SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECH

Special Occasion Speech

Fundamentally all types of speeches are similar:

1.  Thoughtful consideration of the topic.

2.  Formulation of a definite thesis.

3.  Sound organization

4.  Adequate development of ideas.

5.  Effective delivery

Special Occasion Speech

Types of special occasion speeches:

1.  The Announcement

2.  The Speech of Introduction

3.  The Nominating Speech

4.  The Presentation Speech

5.  The Acceptance Speech

6.  The Welcoming Speech

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Special Occasion Speech

The Announcement 1.  Plan your talk

2.  Open with an attention getting sentence

3.  Relate all essential information – who, what, ..where, and how much

4.  Be enthusiastic

5.  Repeat information briefly

6.  Be seated!

The Announcement

Introduction I.  Don’t save money. II.  Bring it next Wednesday and throw it away.

Thesis Throw it away at the Jester Club’s Annual Candy sale, to be held all day Wednesday along the arcade.

Body I.  Throw it away on creamy homemade fudge. II.  Throw it away on tantalizing taffy. III.  Throw it away on mouth-watering peanut brittle.

Conclusion I.  Each generously filled bag of fudge, taffy, or peanut brittle will cost you only $1.50. II.  Remember that Wednesday is Candy Day along the arcade.

Special Occasion Speech

The Speech of Introduction 1.  Know your function.

2.  Learn about the speaker.

3.  Include appropriate data.

4.  Organize your remarks.

5.  Present the speaker.

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Special Occasion Speech

The Nominating Speech

1.  Mention the requirements of the office and how your candidate is qualified to meet them.

2.  Be positive in your approach.

3.  Consider using an indirect pattern of organization.

4.  You might include a “memory point.”

5.  Let your conviction and enthusiasm be your guide.

Special Occasion Speech

The Presentation Speech

1.  Discuss reason for the presentation and what the award represents.

2.  Discuss the characteristics and qualifications of the recipient.

3.  Find a basis for being sincere in expressing the genuine pleasure felt by those giving the award.

4.  Avoid making embarrassing exaggerations..

Special Occasion Speech

The Acceptance Speech

1.  Speak briefly, unless you know a long speech is expected.

2.  Discuss the importance of the award to you; show your appreciation.

3.  Modestly discuss significant and relevant facts that led the honor being paid to you.

4.  Discuss roles played by other people.

5.  Pay tribute to those responsible for the presentation.

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The After-Dinner Speech

The traditional after-dinner speech is a humorous talk presented to give pleasure following a dinner or banquet. Along with the fun and beneath the laughter, the audience usually expects to find a message.

Preparing the After-Dinner Speech

1.  Choose a theme that’s suitable to the audience and the occasion.

2.  Plan carefully and follow the

selected theme.

Preparing the After-Dinner Speech

3.  Develop the theme with appropriate material, being careful to eliminate any that may offend or otherwise distract the listener.

4.  Give special attention to transitions – devices that connect and give coherence to ideas and material.

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Preparing the After-Dinner Speech

5.  Use only your kind of story or piece of humor, the type that’s easy for you to handle.

6.  Be brief, especially if in doubt about

the amount of allotted time.

Rules for Selecting After-Dinner Speech Topics

Rule One: Give the audience something to think about.

Give an original point of view that will inspire the audience.

Rules for Selecting After-Dinner Speech Topics

Rule Two: Know where you are.

Recognize the atmosphere of the event and the situation. Try to flow the after- dinner topic in the mind set and group unity of the guests.

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Rules for Selecting After-Dinner Speech Topics

Rule Three: Choose the intent of Your speech.

Do you want to inform the audience about important subjects, results, or thoughts? Do you want to persuade them to change their values, beliefs, or behaviors?

Rules for Selecting After-Dinner Speech Topics

Rule Four: Make a serious point through humorous after dinner speech topics.

Avoid a series of unrelated jokes.

Tips for Delivering the After-Dinner Speech

Tip One: Smile. Don’t sound angry or negative.

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Rules for Delivering the After-Dinner Speech

Rule Two: Use effective language.

Rules for Delivering the After-Dinner Speech

Rule Three: Use note cards if you are a very experienced speaker.

Rules for Delivering the After-Dinner Speech

Rule Four: Make eye contact with your listeners.

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Rules for Delivering the After-Dinner Speech

Rule Five:

Avoid religious humor, racist or ethnic, sexist, and even political humor that could offend or provoke.

Rules for Delivering the After-Dinner Speech

Rule Six: Don’t make your public feel alienated or uncomfortable.

Rules for Delivering the After-Dinner Speech

Rule Seven: Respect and follow the time constraints.

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Rules for Delivering the After-Dinner Speech

Rule Eight:

Practice the talk out loud, rewrite, time the length, rewrite, and polish.

Deadlines for the After-Dinner Speech

March 23 (Today)………………………………...Notes March 25 (Wednesday)………………………….Topic/audience selected MLA HEADING Topic: Audience: Intent:

March 27 (Friday)…………….........………….Typed outline MLA HEADING Title of Speech Introduction Main points (3) with subpoints Conclusion

Deadlines for the After-Dinner Speech

April 1 (Wednesday)…….……………………….Completed Speech Typed and ready to be printed April 2 (Thursday)…….………………………….Speech on note cards No introduction or conclusion (memorized) One side only April 7-8 (Tuesday-Wednesday)……….Presentations 5 - 8 minutes Introduction and conclusion (memorized)