Exam 19: Special Occasion Speeches

A eulogy is always presented at a memorial service.

Which of the following is true regarding the speech of presentation?

Some keynote speeches are designed to generate enthusiasm and commitment, while others are designed to demonstrate the importance of a theme or outcome.

Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor, receiving the Nobel Peace Prize is an example of an ______ speech.

Some keynote speakers ______ receivers to act or achieve a goal.

A speech of ______ is meant to present an award or recognition.

While special occasion speeches may inform or ______, this is rarely their primary function.

Regardless of the occasion, it is the speaker's obligation to deliver a speech appropriate to that specific ______.

What are the goals of a speech of presentation?

When delivering the ______, you pay tribute to the person who has died.

The commencement address speaker praises and congratulates a ______.

What type of speech is given to pay tribute to a person who has passed away?

The speech of introduction is usually upbeat and takes a good-natured, sometimes humorous, whimsical, or mildly satirical look at a topic of interest and relevance to the audience.

When you deliver a speech of ______, your task is to create a desire among audience members to listen to a featured speaker.

A ______ address is given to motivate and inspire an audience at a meeting or special event.

Which is the first step in delivering a eulogy?

The purpose of the ______ is to get a meeting off to a good start by establishing the right tone or mood.

The best eulogy speakers are adept at focusing audience attention on common goals, communicating the central focus of those gathered, and setting a tone that arouses interest and encourages commitment.

Which of the following is true of delivering a eulogy?

Regardless of the occasion, it is the speaker's obligation to deliver a speech appropriate to that specific ______.