Matakuliah
Tahun
: G1062/Public Speaking
: September 2006
Speaking on Special
Occasions
Pertemuan 4
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• Speeches of Introduction
• Speeches of Presentation
• Speeches of Acceptance
• Commemorative Speeches
• After-Dinner Speeches
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Special Occasions
• Christenings
• Weddings
• Funerals
• Graduations
• Award ceremonies
• Inaugurals
• Retirement dinners
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The Characteristics
• They aim to fit the special needs of a special
occasion.
• They may convey information, but that is not
their primary purpose.
• Their primary purpose does not to persuade.
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Speeches of Introduction
A speech that introduces the main speaker to
the audience.
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The purposes
1. Build enthusiasm for the upcoming speaker.
2. Build enthusiasm for the speaker’s topic.
3. Establish a welcoming climate that will boost
the speaker’s credibility.
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Delivering the Speech
• Be brief
• Make sure your remarks are completely accurate
• Adapt your remarks to the occasion
• Adapt your remarks to the main speaker
• Adapt your remarks to the audience
• Try to create a sense of anticipation and drama
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Speeches of Presentation
A speech that presents someone a gift,
an award, or some other form of public
recognition.
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Speeches of Acceptance
A speech that gives thanks for a gift,
an award, or some other form of public
recognition.
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Commemorative Speeches
A speech that pays tribute to a person, a group
of people, an institution, or an idea.
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After-Dinner Speeches
A speech to entertain that makes a thoughtful
point about its subject in a lighthearted
manner.
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