Ch. 7

Question 1

Acceptance Speech

Answer 1

speech given in receipt of an award or accolade honoring great work and excellence

Question 2

commencement speech

Answer 2

given to mark the beginning of a new period in one’s life

Question 3

dedication speech

Answer 3

speech given to commit something to a special, honored place in society or history

Question 4

eulogy

Answer 4

speech given in honor or remembrance of someone who is deceased

Question 5

introduction speech

Answer 5

speech given to acquaint the audience with a new person, concept, or course of action

Question 6

special occasion speech

Answer 6

speeches that are given in observance of an important milestone or event in one’s life

Question 7

different types of special occasion speeches

Answer 7

acceptance
commencement
dedication
eulogy
introduction

Question 8

tones of eulogy

Answer 8

can be many different ones
good to focus on celebrating life

Question 9

what can introduction speeches introduce

Answer 9

person, new position, or new concepts

Question 10

can acceptance speech mention the work you are being recognized for

Answer 10

yes

Question 11

commencement speech tones

Answer 11

excitement, joy, inspiration, and hope

Question 12

tone of dedication

Answer 12

vary

Question 13

what to learn from dedication speeches

Answer 13

best speeches not always the longest- leave them wanting more
sincerity is key
giving a speech is a great honor- treat it as such

Question 14

tips to learn from eulogy speeches

Answer 14

change to remember the best about person, life, and legacy
service is sad already, do not only focus on the hole left but inject joy and hope for life lived, not life lost
take time to do homework and learn about person you are speaking about

Question 15

tips from acceptance speeches

Answer 15

given because won award for work that is recognized, don’t be afraid to talk about it
little bit of humility is good
be mindful and give credit where it is due

Question 16

tips for introduction speeches

Answer 16

keep in mind what you’re introducing
clear in who you are, what goals you have, and plans to achieve them
confidence, not arrogance, is key

Question 17

tips for commencement speech

Answer 17

everyone likes to laugh- but balance of humor and sincere
inject bit of yourself in the speech
share pearls of wisdom with audience help engage audience and sense of humanity

Question 18

rules for speech

Answer 18

event dictate the time
know audience- avoid offending anyone
not same guidelines as other speeches, do not force yourself and limit yourself to 3 main points
true to yourself as writer and speaker