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Attention Span
At a special-occasion, is the audience at the occasion just to hear you speak?– How does this come into play with their attention
span?
Knowledge, Needs, and Interests
Every listener should feel as if you are talking directly to him or her.
Expectations
Your audience will have certain expectations that you should aim to meet.
An audience would not expect a eulogy primarily made up of jokes.
Tips for delivering your speech…
All of the tips from previous speech formats apply to special-occasion speeches as well.– Rehearse by yourself and in front of an audience.
Evaluating a Special-Occasion speech
After giving a special-occasion speech at an actual special-occasion, you won’t receive a grade from the audience. However, check p.439 for a checklist to evaluate yourself.
Types of Special-Occasion Speeches
Graduation Speech Introductory Speech Presentation Speech Acceptance Speech Commemorative Speech “After-Dinner” Speech
Graduation Speech Formal Audience includes students’
family, friends, and teachers– Although they’re mostly happy, the
audience may be restless during your speech because they’re anxious for the diplomas to be handed out
Expected: Congratulating graduates, acknowledging teachers, looking back, and looking ahead
Introductory Speech
Formal A wide range of audience
members and attention spans
Expectations: Who is the speaker? What will the speaker talk about? Why should I listen?
Presentation Speech Formal Audience: Most people are
friends, family members, or colleagues of the person receiving the gift or award.
Expectations: Why is it being given? Who is giving the award? How did the person earn the award?