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Special Occasion & Group Speaking

Speeches of Special Occasions

Speeches of introduction Acceptance speeches After-dinner speeches Tributes and eulogies Speeches of nomination Public testimony Roasts and toasts Mediated speaking

Speeches of Introduction
A short speech that introduces someone
to an audience
Prepare the audience Be accurate and up to date Connect with the audience

Acceptance Speeches
Speech given by an individual who is being
recognized, honored, or given an award
Be thankful and humble Be succinct Contextualize the award

After-Dinner Speeches
Usually serve as a featured part of an
organized event
Be entertaining and lighthearted Focus on a theme Avoid presentation media

Tributes and Eulogies

Tributes gives credit, respect,
admiration, gratitude, or inspiration to someone Eulogies speech of tribute presented as a retrospective about an individual who has died
Emphasize emotion appropriately Provide inspiration

Speeches of Nomination
Speech that demonstrates why a particular
individual would be successful at something if given the chance

Public Testimony
Factual information and opinions about
policy issues presented to government bodies or public institutions
Narrow your comments down to the basics Contribute something original and useful to the discussion Organize your thoughts into key words and phrases you want your audience to remember

Roasts and Toasts

Roast humorous and good-natured
ridicule directed toward the guest of honor at an event Toast brief remarks celebrating the accomplishments of a guest of honor at an event

Mediated Speaking
Learn as much as possible about the
structure and format of the event Dress appropriately Write a brief presentation outline Limit your physical movement Be assertive, confident, and to the point Speak clearly, with good volume Avoid jargon and acronyms Focus on the audience, no the camera

Presenting in Small Groups

Oral report Panel discussion Round table discussion Symposium Forum Videoconferencing Preparation and practice

Evaluating Small Group Presentations

Preparation as a group Coordinated presentations Effective listening Clear references to the group Goal achievement

Relevant Websites
Special Occasion Speeches: How To Tips in Preparing Group Presentations