THE 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 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 1
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. 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. 2
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. 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.. 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. 3
The 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 1. Choose a theme that s suitable to the audience and the occasion. 2. Plan carefully and follow the selected theme. Preparing the 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. 4
Preparing the 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 afterdinner topic in the mind set and group unity of the guests. 5
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. Tip One: Tips for Delivering the Smile. Don t sound angry or negative. 6
Rule Two: Use effective language. Rule Three: Use note cards if you are a very experienced speaker. Rule Four: Make eye contact with your listeners. 7
Rule Five: Avoid religious humor, racist or ethnic, sexist, and even political humor that could offend or provoke. Rule Six: Don t make your public feel alienated or uncomfortable. Rule Seven: Respect and follow the time constraints. 8
Rule Eight: Practice the talk out loud, rewrite, time the length, rewrite, and polish. Deadlines for the 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 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) 9