1. Special Occasion
16 & Group Speaking

2. Speeches of Special Occasions
 Speeches of introduction
 Acceptance speeches
 After-dinner speeches
 Tributes and eulogies
 Speeches of nomination
 Public testimony
 Roasts and toasts
 Mediated speaking

3. Speeches of Introduction
 A short speech that introduces someone
to an audience
• Prepare the audience
• Be accurate and up to date
• Connect with the audience

4. Acceptance Speeches
 Speech given by an individual who is being
recognized, honored, or given an award
• Be thankful and humble
• Be succinct
• Contextualize the award

5. After-Dinner Speeches
 Usually serve as a featured part of an
organized event
• Be entertaining and lighthearted
• Focus on a theme
• Avoid presentation media

6. Tributes and Eulogies
 Tributes – gives credit, respect,
admiration, gratitude, or inspiration to
someone
 Eulogies – speech of tribute presented as
a retrospective about an individual who
has died
• Emphasize emotion appropriately
• Provide inspiration

7. Speeches of Nomination
 Speech that demonstrates why a
particular individual would be successful at
something if given the chance

8. Public Testimony
 Factual information and opinions about
policy issues presented to government
bodies or public institutions
• Narrow your comments down to the basics
• Contribute something original and useful to
the discussion
• Organize your thoughts into key words and
phrases you want your audience to remember

9. Roasts and Toasts
 Roast – humorous and good-natured
ridicule directed toward the guest of honor
at an event
 Toast – brief remarks celebrating the
accomplishments of a guest of honor at an
event

10. Mediated Speaking
 Learn as much as possible about the
structure and format of the event
 Dress appropriately
 Write a brief presentation outline
 Limit your physical movement
 Be assertive, confident, and to the point
 Speak clearly, with good volume
 Avoid jargon and acronyms
 Focus on the audience, no the camera

11. Presenting in Small Groups
 Oral report
 Panel discussion
 Round table discussion
 Symposium
 Forum
 Videoconferencing
 Preparation and practice

12. Evaluating Small Group Presentations
 Preparation as a group
 Coordinated presentations
 Effective listening
 Clear references to the group
 Goal achievement

13. Relevant Websites
 Special Occasion Speeches: How To
 Tips in Preparing Group Presentations