Ceremonial speech
Formally tying together past, present, and future
Commemorative speech
an inspiring speech recalling heroic events or persons
Commencement address
a speech given during a graduation ceremony
Eulogy
a speech praising or honoring someone who has died
Testimonial speech
a speech of praise or celebration honoring a living person
Original oratory
a speech contest event in which contestants write and speak o a topic of their choice
extemporaneous speech
US and international current event-based speech that allows for only a little bit of preparation
Dramatic interpretation
a speech contest event in which a speaker memorizes and performs a relatively serious work of literature
Humorous interpretaropn
a speech contest event n which a speaker memorizes and performs a funny work of literature
Acceptance speech
a speech given to accept an award/honor
Presentation speech
a speech to present an award to someone
Introduction speech
a speech to introduce another speaker
After dinner speech
address made after formal dinner
Courtesy speech
a speech given to fulfill social customs
Contest speech
inner-scholastic speeches
What are the 3 types of special occasion speeches?
courtesy speeches (to show respect or appreciation and to fulfill social customs)
ceremonial speeches (part of a formal celebration or ritual)
contest speeches (inner-scholastic speeches given at tournaments)
What are the four types of courtesy speeches?
introduction speech (to introduce a speaker)
presentation speech (to publicly present an award)
acceptance speech (to accept honor/award)
after-dinner speech (after formal meal)
What are the two types of ceremonial speeches?
commencement speech (graduation speech)
commemorative speech (inspiring address honoring heroic events/places/people)
What are the three types of contest speeches?
original oratory (on the topic of one's choosing)
extemporaneous (current event speech)
dramatic/humorous interpretation (oral interpretation of characters)
Describe the four aspects of an introduction speech.
refer to the occasion and identify the speaker
be enthusiastic
explain the reason for speaking
welcome the speaker to the lectern
Describe the four aspects of a presentation speech.
identify the recipient
explain award's significance
explain how recipient was chosen
retell recipient/hand them award
Describe the four aspects of an acceptance speech.
be brief/sincere/direct
thank others
discuss importance of award
reiterate appreciation
Describe the four aspects of an after-dinner speech.
be likable with casual delivery
present an uplifting message
use examples/anecdotes/statistics
adapt to mood of audience
Describe the five aspects of a commencement speech.
acknowledge importance of ceremony/graduates
be engaging, interesting, and uplifting
pay respect to past, but focus on the future
use examples of collective experiences
congratulate graduates
What are the two types of commemorative speech.
testimonials (praises/celebrates/honors a living person/place/thing)
eulogy (praise for a person who has died)
Describe the four aspects of a eulogy.
biographical or topical approach
use solemn tone/be sincere
be sensitive to others
use examples/stories that honor the deceased
Describe the four aspects of an original oratory.
8-10 minutes
story/poetry
memorized/scripted
solo/duo
Describe the five aspects of an extemporaneous speech.
30 minutes to prepare
access to all research brought to contest
5-7 minutes
international/domestic current events
position/question based
Describe the three aspects of a dramatic or humorous interpretation.
8-10 minutes
acting from the waist up
no costumes/make up/props
True or False: Special occasion speeches are meant to either inform or persuade.
False
True or False: A speech based on thanking others is probably an acceptance speech.
True
True or False: While recipients of awards usually have some advance notice, a speech of acceptance is most often, in part, impromptu.
True
True or False: Humor is not appropriate and can easily increase tension during a ceremonial speech.
False
True or False: An after-dinner speech requires organizing one's speech around a theme.
True
What speech type is delivered at a memorial service or funeral?
eulogy
What are two approaches one can use when delivering a eulogy?
biographical
topical
What speech type is given for competition and scholarships?
contest speeches
If Obama was to speak to the graduates of NCHS, what the of speech Ould he be giving?
commencement
When Hugh Jackman tells the audience who the award for best actress will go to at the Oscars, he is delivering what type of speech?
presentation speech