Lecture 6 Speaking on Special Occasions课件.pptVIP

Lecture 6 Speaking on Special Occasions I. Speeches of Introduction: 1.??Three goals: 1) It builds enthusiasm for the upcoming speaker; 2) It generates interest in the speaker’s topic; 3) It establishes a welcoming climate that will boost the speaker’s credibility. 1.??Guidelines: 1)??Be brief; 2)??Be completely accurate; 3)??Be adapted to the occasion; 4)??Be adapted to the main speaker; 5)??Be adapted to the audience; 6) Create a sense of anticipation and drama. II. Speeches of Presentation:  Given when someone is receiving publicly a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition. The main theme is to acknowledge the achievements contributions of the recipient; why the recipient is receiving the award. III. Speeches of Acceptance: To give thanks for a gift or an award; Major traits: --- Brevity, humility and graciousness; Thank the people who are bestowing the gift or award; Acknowledge the people who helped the recipient win the award. IV. Commemorative Speeches: Addresses of praise and celebration: --- pay tribute to a person, a group of people, an institution, or an idea; The fundamental purpose: --- to inspire the audience, to heighten their admiration for the person, institution, or idea being praised; --- to express feelings and arouse sentiments. 1. Two aspects of language use are especially important for commemorative speeches: 1)?Avoid clichés and trite sentiments. 2) Utilize stylistic devices to enhance the imagery, rhythm, and creativity of the speech. V. After-dinner Speeches: Developed in England during the early 1800s when it was delivered literally after dinner. It is lighter in tone than other types of speeches; Any topic can be appropriate if approached in a lighthearted manner; Supporting materials are primarily chosen for their entertainment value; Imaginative, even whimsical, good-natured talk is preferred. Topic: nutrition 1)?Informative speech: to inform my audience of the four basic nutrients in the human die