OCCASIONS FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING SPEECH 110 C Shore

OCCASIONS FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING SPEECH 110 C. Shore Fall 2015 East San Gabriel Valley, ROP 1

Learning Objectives l l l 16. 1: Explain how the nature of the speaking occasion and the purpose influence the speech. 16. 2: Prepare a speech characterized by decorum, or “fittingness to the occasion. ” 16. 3: Explain the nature of deliberative speaking and develop various deliberative speeches. 16. 4: Explain the nature of ceremonial speaking and develop various kinds of ceremonial speeches 16. 5: Develop types of speeches that combine deliberative and ceremonial elements. 2

16. 1: Fitting Your Speech to the Occasion l Influence of the occasion – Three premises l Occasions are specific – Forensic, deliberative, ceremonial l l Occasions create constraints (e. g. expectations) Creative and strategic choices – Heterogeneity (p. 95) 3

16. 2: Fitting Your Speech to the Occasion l. Decorum (“Fittingness to the occasion”) – Formality – Length – Intensity – Supporting material – Identification l Identify purpose – – Provide new info or perspective Agenda setting Creating +/- feeling Strengthen/Weaken commitment – Conversion – Inducing a specific action 4

16. 3: Forensic Speaking l Past tense Occurs in a court of law Concerned w/ establishing justice l Debate teams l l 5

16. 3: Deliberative Speaking l The Nature of Deliberative Speaking – Future tense – “What shall we do? ” – A decision is required l Community service and involvement – Public forum (POV) l Oral reports and presentations – Organization is key 6

16. 3: Deliberative Speaking l Group presentations – Group reports l Symposiums – Small groups l Groupthink l Chairing a meeting – Chair – Parliamentary procedure – Motions 7

16. 3: Deliberative Speaking l Public hearings and debates – Providing testimony – Debates l Responding to questions – Loaded questions – Questions posing a false dilemma l Republican or Democrat? – Divide complex questions – Enhance your ethos by your responses 8

16. 4: Ceremonial Speaking l The nature of ceremonial speaking Present tense Reaffirms community bonds Speaker echoes audience feelings Resonance Creates a presence Enhances awareness and salience 9

16. 4: Ceremonial Speaking l Speeches of greeting – Introductions l Goals l Rules – Speech of welcome l Establish upbeat and positive tone l Identify common bond l Honor the guest 10

16. 4: Ceremonial Speaking l Speeches of tribute – Presenting a testimonial l Honor persons accomplishments – Delivering a eulogy l Use a positive tone l Magnify strengths l Cite virtuous examples – Delivering a toast – Speaking at a roast 11

16. 4: Ceremonial Speaking l Commemorative celebrations – Remember important events – Presented on the event’s anniversary l Speeches marking awards – Presentation speeches either l Acceptance speeches – – Express gratitude for the honor Thank people who helped you Emphasize award’s value Keep it brief 12

16. 4: Ceremonial Speaking l Speeches marking awards – Presentation speeches either l Establish importance of award l Establish someone’s achievement l Acceptance speeches – – Express gratitude for the honor Thank people who helped you Emphasize award’s value Keep it brief 13

16. 5: Speeches Combining Deliberative and Ceremonial Goals l Keynote speeches – Unite and define the members – Set the meeting’s agenda – Must be multivocal l Pep talks – Unite and define the members – Sets the meeting’s agenda – Must be multivocal 14

16. 5: Speeches Combining Deliberative and Ceremonial Goals l After-dinner speeches – Light hearted and humorous l Commencement speeches – Challenge and inspire graduates l Speeches marking candidacy and election – Nominating speeches – Acceptance of candidacy – Inaugural addresses 1515

Activity l Christie at Iowa State Fair: http: //www. huffingtonpost. com/entry/ chris-christie-iowa-statefair_55 d 8 e 48 ce 4 b 0 a 40 aa 3 ab 32 ae l What strategic choices did Gov. Christie make? What aspects of decorum are present in this clip? l 16

Take Away l 16. 1: Explain how the nature of the speaking occasion and the purpose influence the speech. – Occasion: Forensic, Deliberative, Ceremonial, expectations – Purpose: Inform, persuade, entertain l 16. 2: Prepare a speech characterized by decorum, or “fittingness to the occasion. ” –Formality, Length, Intensity, Supporting material, Identification l 16. 3: Explain the nature of deliberative speaking and develop various deliberative speeches. – Future tense – Includes presentations, group comm. , meetings, debates, Q&A 17

Take Away l 16. 4: Explain the nature of ceremonial speaking and develop various kinds of ceremonial speeches – Present tense – Includes: Greetings, tributes, awards l 16. 5: Develop types of speeches that combine deliberative and ceremonial elements – Inspire and challenge – Includes: Keynotes, after dinner, commencement, candidacy 18