Public Speaking Module 11 Speaking to Entertain and

Public Speaking Module 11: Speaking to Entertain and for Special Occasions

Module Learning Outcomes Explain how to prepare and deliver a speech for a special occasion 11. 1: Recognize the speech requirements of a special occasion 11. 2: Explain how to prepare and deliver a toast, roast, or eulogy 11. 3: Explain different speaking roles at awards ceremonies and other events

Speech Requirements of Special Occasions

Learning Outcomes: Speech Requirements of Special Occasions 11. 1: Recognize the speech requirements of special occasions 11. 1. 1: Explain how to adapt speech skills to different occasions 11. 1. 2: Identify appropriate language effects for different situations 11. 1. 3: Identify approaches to humor in public speaking 11. 1. 4: Identify when humor may not be appropriate for the occasion 11. 1. 5: Identify the proper techniques for delivering a speech on a special occasion

Adapting your Speech for the Occasion Understand the audience and occasion by asking the 5 Why’s (and 1 How) Audience Analysis Ask WHO? Is the speech about? Else is speaking? Invited me to speak? Tone for the speech Ask What? Is the reason for the occasion? Is the goal of my speech? Scope & length of speech Ask When? Is the occasion? Will I speak during the program? Plan movement Ask Where? Is the location of the function? Build upon your credibility Ask Why? Have I been chosen to speak? Speaking Goal Ask How? Do I want this speech to be remembered?

Language Adaptation • • Use specific, vivid language • • Use ladder of abstraction to find the most specific or concrete words Use a cluster or word map to use specific examples Elevated Language formal occasions • • • Imagery Simile Metaphor Repetition • • • Parallel structure Alliteration Animetabole Quotation

Humor • • When to use humor • • • Use only after thorough audience and situational analysis Use humor sparingly Use only appropriate humor for the situation Poorly used humor hurts credibility • • • Inappropriate target Inappropriate topic Inappropriate time Safest humor • Self-deprecating Riskiest humor • Sarcasm and Satire

Categories of Humor Irony The literal meaning is the opposite of the meaning that the speaker intends Character A joke based on the recognizability of certain character types References to experience that the listener can relate to Shock The language or inappropriate nature of the joke surprises the listener Parody Imitates a person or an idea in a funny way Hyperbole An exaggeration to the point of being absurd and funny Wordplay Puns, double-meanings, and so on Analogy Comparing two things that don’t seem to go together, yet somehow do Madcap Silly and often out of control Meta-humor Misplaced Focus Jokes about jokes Funny because the person is noticing the wrong thing

Preparing & Delivering a Special Occasion Speech • • • Research • Person, Organization, Audience that is related to the speech and purpose Know your Audience • Adapt content, language, examples, and humor to be as inclusive as possible Write and Revise • Begin with introducing yourself, do not need formal summaries and reviews Practice, practice • Practice in a variety of ways, get feedback, and practice how you will perform Voice and Delivery • • Practice in a mirror to see facial expressions, gestures, and eye contact Ask whether you will have a microphone to prepare Look Good. Feel Good • Prepare outfit beforehand, get plenty of sleep and water, allow extra travel time

Practice Question 1 Jerry Seinfeld, with jokes like: “I’ll never understand why they cook on TV. I can’t smell it. Can’t eat it. Can’t taste it. The end of the show they hold it up to the camera. ‘Well, here it is. You can’t have any. Thanks for watching. Goodbye. ’” is known for using what type of humor? A. B. C. D. Irony Character Meta Humor Reference

Practice Question 2 If you want to adapt your speaking goal to the occasion, what question should you ask? A. Who is the speech about? B. What is the reason for the occasion? C. Why have I been asked to speak? D. How do I want this speech to be remembered?

Class Activity: JFK 1962 Moon Speech • Read the manuscript or watch the speech of JFK’s Moon Speech at Rice Stadium JFK 1962 Moon Speech - Rich Stadium • Identify the following literary techniques: • • • Imager Simile Metaphor Repetition • • • Parallel structure Alliteration Antimetabole Quotation

Toasts, Roasts, and Eulogies

Learning Outcomes: Toasts, Roasts, and Eulogies 11. 2: Explain how to prepare and deliver a toast, roast, or eulogy 11. 2. 1: Identify characteristics of a toast 11. 2. 2: Identify characteristics of a roast 11. 2. 3: Identify characteristics of a eulogy

Toasts • • • Keep it brief Focus on what the audience has in common Context • • • Know who else is toasting Who you should honor: the host, the guests, the guest of honor, etc. Know traditions Content • • • Begin by introducing yourself Body is the message and stories are your support/evidence End with a wish for the future Delivery • Memorize or use a notecard, not a script. Do not read

Roasts • • A speech to honor someone using good-spirited ridicule • End with a heartfelt honor toward honoree Type of Humor: • • Satire and Sarcasm Character humor Hyperbole Self-deprecating Prepare: • • Brainstorm traits or characteristics about the person Use those traits to poke fun of them Beware: • • Do not actually embarrass or humiliate Do not roast if you do not know the person well

Eulogy • • • Speech to commemorate life and accomplishments of a deceased person • • Positive view of the deceased’s life Remember the best of his or her personality or accomplishments Purpose: • • Uplift audience Celebrate feelings for the deceased person Delivery: • manuscript or written beforehand

Practice Question 3 What type of humor is best used in Roasts? A. B. C. D. Self-deprecating Shock Meta Humor Madcap

Practice Question 4 Which type of speech should focus on the speaker? A. B. C. D. Toast Roast Eulogy None of these

Speaking Roles

Learning Outcomes: Speaking Roles 11. 3: Explain different speaking roles at awards ceremonies and other events 11. 3. 1: Identify characteristics of an award speech 11. 3. 2: Identify characteristics of an acceptance speech 11. 3. 3: Identify effective ways to introduce a speaker 11. 3. 4: Identify effective ways to introduce and event 11. 3. 5: Demonstrate how to emcee an event

Award Presentation • • Presenting an Award • • An introduction to either an award or a winner Winner may be known or unknown before the speech Components • • • Introduction: • • Brief introduction of yourself Thank the group or organization asking you to speak Body: • • • Name and explanation of the award Explain what the winner accomplished to win Acknowledge nominees Conclusion: • Announcement of winner

Acceptance Speech • Purpose: • • Thank those who awarded or recognized you • Names and/or Organization Acknowledge meaning of receiving the award Thank those who helped you to achieve the award • • Include names (or groups), roles, and effort Be generous with your praise and gratitude Prepare • List of names/organizations/anecdotes to acknowledge and thank

Introducing a Speaker Goals: • • • Focus the attention on the speaker Build up the speaker’s credibility Generate curiosity and excitement about what the speaker will present DO: • • • Stay In Your Lane Be Brief Set the Tone Speak to the Audience Start the Applause Welcome the Speaker to the Stage DON’T: • • • Wing It Use Jokes Use Clichés Speak to the Speaker Hog the Spotlight Leave before the speaker is on Stage

Master of Ceremonies (Emcee) Introducing an Event 1. 2. 3. 4. Welcome and thank the audience for attending Express thanks and appreciations to hosts Explain the goals of the event and/or organization Create excitement and anticipation for the event Throughout the Event 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Know the Agenda Keep your Energy High Memorize Your Opening Introduce other speakers using a fact about them Always Communicate onstage or off Interact with the Audience Close with Inspiration

Practice Question 5 When introducing a speaker or an event, a goal of the speech is to: A. B. C. D. Entertain the audience Build your ethos through clever use of humor Be memorable Generate excitement and anticipation for the speaker or event

Class Activity: Present and Award and Accept it • Break into pairs • Create an award for something. • Be sure to address the organization behind the award, what the award celebrates, how to win, etc. • • Decide who will “win” an award Decide who will “accept” the award • • The Presenter must present the award to the “winner” The “Winner” must accept the award and deliver an acceptance speech • Take your time to prepare notes

Quick Review • • Special occasion speeches are often brief, use humor, and focus on someone or thing aside from the speaker When using humor in a special occasion speech, conduct a thorough audience analysis and ensure it is appropriate for the situation Elevated language through literary devices can lead to effective and memorable speeches Special Occasion Speeches include: • • • Toasts Roasts Eulogies Award Presentations Acceptance Speeches Master of Ceremonies