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Occasion Consider your audience, purpose, and occasion

Occasion Consider your audience, purpose, and occasion

�In an occasion speech the situation dominates. �The situation determines both the audience and

�In an occasion speech the situation dominates. �The situation determines both the audience and the purpose. SITUATION

The Graduation Speech �Valedictory Address—meant to be a farewell address. It should acknowledge the

The Graduation Speech �Valedictory Address—meant to be a farewell address. It should acknowledge the promise of the day. �Usually recalls shared experiences �Celebrates students’ accomplishments �Reflects on future �Sometimes motivates and inspires �Is personal and intimate

Introduction: Acknowledge the people you are addressing, including teachers, family members, and fellow graduates.

Introduction: Acknowledge the people you are addressing, including teachers, family members, and fellow graduates. Grab the audience’s attention with an amusing anecdote or quotation. Introduce your theme, or central message. Preview the points you’ll make Conclusion: Summarize the points you made and return to your theme. Inspire your audience with a memorable statement of your theme. Body: Reflect on the past— the experiences your class has shared that relate to your theme Discuss the significance of the present as it relates to your theme. Connect your theme to the future

� You want the audence to feel friendly toward the speaker and receptive to

� You want the audence to feel friendly toward the speaker and receptive to them. � You will want to know something about the speaker and the subject of the performance. � Present the speaker’s credentials. � Stephanie Meyers example: � Content of latest book? � Life as a writer? � Does the audience know her? The Speech of Introduction

Body: Introduction: • Tell four things about • Get the attention of the audience

Body: Introduction: • Tell four things about • Get the attention of the audience • Tell them the speaker’s name the speaker’s background that qualify him or her to speak to this audience on this topic. • Identify the topic or title of the speech / performance Conclusion: Transfer attention back to the speaker Finish with a sentence of welcome such as, “It’s my honor to present your guest for today, Sarh Larson. ”

Body: The Presentation Speech An Award A Gift A Trophy Introduction: • Name the

Body: The Presentation Speech An Award A Gift A Trophy Introduction: • Name the group for which you are speaking. • Explain the awards significance and why the recipient is deserving. • If it’s a gift or other tribute, explain why the recipient is being honored. • Share anecdotes that illustrate recipient’s personal qualities. • If it’s an award, tell what the award is and who the recipient is. • If it’s a gift, explain the occasion—retirement, special achievement, or contribution. Conclusion: Invite the recipient to join you. If appropriate, read the inscription on the plaque or trophy. Give the person the award or gift and shake the person’s hand or exchange a hug.

Body: Introduction: • Thank the group that gave you the award • Tell what

Body: Introduction: • Thank the group that gave you the award • Tell what the award means to you. • Thank the people who helped you succeed. Conclusion: • Thank everyone again with a line that wraps it all up: “I am honored to receive this, and I thank you all so much. ” Acceptance Speech

Conclusion: • Return to your theme and restate it in a way that is

Conclusion: • Return to your theme and restate it in a way that is memorable and gives the audience some hope for the future. Introduction: • Introduce yourself and explain your connection with the person or thing being celebrated or honored. • If appropriate or necessary, acknowledge dignitaries present, welcome people, and thank those who contributed to the achievement. • Introduce your theme. Commemorative Speech Body: • Develop your theme by sharing three or four examples that illustrate your theme or making three or four points that support your theme. • Use anecdotes, personal stories, and memories to develop your theme.

Introduction: • Begin with a funny remark or a joke. • Introduce your topic

Introduction: • Begin with a funny remark or a joke. • Introduce your topic and your thesis. Body: • Develop your thesis. • Present three or four examples that support your thesis. • Use anecdotes, amusing personal stories, funny statistics, or humorous props. Conclusion: • Reiterate your thesis • Review your supporting points. • Thank the audience and wish them well. After-Dinner Speech (Toast)