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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
