Exam 16: Speaking for Special Occasions and Purposes

Renton has been asked to present his colleague,Rebecca,with the "Journalist of the Year" award.What is important for him to remember to say in this speech?

A public relations speech is designed to inform the public,to strengthen alliances with them,but never to recommend policy.

A speech of tribute that is delivered when someone has died is known as a

A commencement address is a speech delivered at a graduation ceremony.

A _____ is a group discussion designed to inform an audience about issues or a problem or to make recommendations.

A speaker who employs ______ says just the opposite of what he or she really means.

On the first anniversary of Ronald Reagan's death,the Reagan family and a group of close friends gathered at the Reagan Library to talk about Ronald Reagan's life and accomplishments.Then former President George H.W.Bush gave a brief speech at the occasion.What is the textbook term for this speech?

An after-dinner speech is an entertaining speech,usually delivered in conjunction with a mealtime meeting or banquet.

An acceptance speech is a speech of thanks for an award,nomination,or other honor.

A _____ is a question-and-answer session that usually follows a public discussion or symposium.

When participating in a group presentation,Jose was asked by his group to introduce the topic and group members.He was also asked to keep track of time and ensure that no one either dominates the discussion or speaks too little.Jose was serving as a

An epideictic speech is another name for a ceremonial speech.

A ______ relies on double meanings to create humor.

A renowned philanthropist and well-respected national speaker gave the commencement address at Audrey's graduation ceremony.He spoke of his concerns about rising crime rates for juveniles,of the problem of gang violence,and about crimes against women.Was this appropriate content for a commencement address?

The special-occasion speech,given at or near the beginning of a meeting or a conference,which sets the theme and tone is a

A presentation speech is a speech that officially recommends someone as a candidate for an office or position.

At the monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce,a representative from a local tour bus company makes a presentation about the economic advantages of using her company's services for visiting dignitaries.What kind of special-occasion speech is this?

A eulogy is a speech delivered during ceremonies held in memory of some past event and/or the person or persons involved.

A phrase in which the initial sounds of words are switched is known as

The opposite of hyperbole,______ involves downplaying a fact or event.