special occasion, methods of delivery

1. slide 1: intro slide
slide 2: MOD speeches - pass out prompt to each student. impromptu goes first,
then the other 2.
slide 3: tips for delivery.
naturalness: speechmaking is no longer seen as performance, but as
conversation - content/message is as important as delivery. should rehearse to
show enthusiasm, confidence, and directness
show enthusiasm: use more gestures, look at listeners more frequently, use
pronounced facial expression, and stand closer to listeners. contagious
be confident: appear more composed and convey certainty and comfort.
directs attention to message and away from speaker’s behavior - think about
message rather than behavior
be direct. build rapport with your audience - 1) choosing a message that is
relevant to interests and attitudes, and 2) demonstrating interest and concern for
them in delivery. be direct by maintaining eye contact, use friendly tone of voice,
animate facial expressions, be close to audience.
slide 4: MODs
slide 5: manuscript - prepared written text that contains entire speech word for
word
can be boring / monotonous - limits eye contact and movement
use when precise messages are required.
practice until eye contact is possible
slide 6: memorized - memorize entire speech, word for word
stifles enthusiasm and relaxed delivery
brief speeches can be well served.
slide 7: impromptu - short notice/ little or no time to prepare
be prepared for possibility of speaking
think on your feet and of listeners
listen to others
write notes if possible
be brief

2. slide 8: special occasion speeches
purpose
entertain - might expect speaker to offer degree of insight into topic
at hand
celebrate: lighthearted speech to amuse listeners
commemorate
inspire
social agenda-setting
slide 9: types
introduction - warm up audience for main speaker / motivate audience to
listen to speaker
acceptance - receiving award
presentation of award
roast - humorous tribute to person
toast - brief tribute to person / event
eulogy - tribute to deceased
after-dinner speech - lighthearted/entertaining speech delivered before,
during, or after a meal
inspiration - uplift audience, help listeners see things in positive light
(sermon)
slide 10: audience survey
persuasion - influence attitude, beliefs, values, behavior
seek to increase understanding and awareness, and then try to influence
audience choice or shift in opinion/action or change in behavior