英语演讲 Unit 10 Speaking on Special Occasions

Public SpeakingUnit 10 Speaking on Special Occasions

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Inspirational Commemoration or Celebration Nomination Goodwill Tribute Toast Introduction Farewell Entertainment Dedication Eulogies/MemorialUnit 10 Speaking on Special Occasions

Inspirational

Also, ―Reinforce‖. One speaks to the converted. Emotional appeals are appropriate—no proof is necessary—because of audience’s agreement. You are ―preaching to the converted,‖ or the congregation. What you want to make sure to do is provide ―reasons‖ or links for the audience to grasp. That is, tell them why this event should be important to them and about what they should to be excited. Using personal experience here is often quite useful. Keep your point simple; be sure to make your point clear; and, identify specific behaviors the audience can engage in.Unit 10 Speaking on Special Occasions

Commemoration or Celebration

Commemoration deals with past events, e.g., patriotic and historical occasions and celebrations of past events—cf. the speeches on Martin Luther King, Washington, or Susan B. Anthony’s birthdays. Celebrations are often more focused on current events: graduations, celebrations of ―specialness‖, bicentennials, sesquicentennials, individual or group accomplishments, etc. Be sure to have a coherent point. Narrative, personal and family experiences, and the retelling of important stories are strategies that are often employed here.Unit 10 Speaking on Special Occasions

Nomination

Persuasive and enthusiastic. Speak to actuate. Like a speech of tribute. Your goal is to stress the qualifications of the person involved. Begin with statement of intent—―to rise to place a name in nomination;‖ state the requirements needed for the job; name the candidate and state the person’s qualifications for the position—your job is to show why the nominee is an excellent choice; finally urge the audience to endorse the candidate as you formally place their name in nomination.Unit 10 Speaking on Special Occasions

Nomination

Alternatively, you might start with the person’s name if they are already well known and understood to be a potential candidate. 1. Stress dominant traits. 2. Mention only outstanding achievements. 3. Give special emphasis to the skills of the person. 4. Narration and anecdote is appropriate here, as are metaphors. 5. Try to ―whip up the crowd‖—especially supporters.Unit 10 Speaking on Special Occasions

Goodwill

Create or strengthen favorable attitudes: Establish Ethos. Goodwill speeches are based around creation/cultivation of modesty, tolerance, and good humor. Sometimes your goal will be to change uninformed beliefs and hostile attitudes. You must know and represent the facts clearly and show a tolerant and patient attitude. Do not deride or attack opposing views or competitors but instead be good-natured

and good-humored.Unit 10 Speaking on Special Occasions

Good Will

Keep in mind three things: 1. Present interesting and novel information and facts about your subject; 2. Show a relationship between the subject and the lives of your audience; 3. Offer a definite service or information to the audience. Humility is often the key here. Do not so much attack oppositional views as offer to help the audience understand yours better.Unit 10 Speaking on Special Occasions

Tribute

To create in those who hear it a sense of appreciation for the traits or accomplishments of the particular person or group. If you make the audience realize their essential worth, you have succeeded. However, you should go beyond this. By honoring the person, you may arouse deeper devotion to the cause or vales the person or group represented.

Unit 10 Speaking on Special Occasions

Tribute

Avoid pedantic speech and ostentatious speaking—no purple prose. 1. Stress dominant traits. 2. Mention only outstanding achievements 3. Give special emphasis to the influence of the group/person.Unit 10 Speaking on Special Occasions

Toast

1. The purpose of the toast is to honor and call attention to someone or something. 2. They can be humorous or serious depending on the situation or speaker. 3. In Western culture you should keep it short and have a point (1–2 minutes is good). 4. Panache, polish, and poise are most important here. You want to give the most memorable toast at the table. 5. Don’t read from notecards.Unit 10 Speaking on Special Occasions

IntroductionMake the audience receptive for the speaker and want to hear him/her: Talk with the speaker, and perhaps consult their resume or vitae. The speech of introduction is intended to highlight the accomplishments, credentials, activities, and characteristics of the individual to speak. Unit 10 Speaking on Special Occasions

Introduction

There are several conventions to be observed when conducting an effective speech of introduction. 1. Make the audience want to hear the speaker.

You might relate an anecdote or (short) story, arouse curiosity, etc. Make an effort to get the audience to like/respect the person—use information that the audience would find interesting, significant, or appealing.

Unit 10 Speaking on Special Occasions

Introduction

2. Cover the aspects of the speakers background that the audience would find pertinent: education, special honors, work, etc. (This information can be gained by interviewing the speaker or getting an information sheet from them). 3. Reveal the title or topic of the speech and make a connection between the speech and the audience—do not talk about the topic yourself.Unit 10 Speaking on Special Occasions

Introduction

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