Surry Community CollegeCOM 231 1) What is the purpose of a special occasion speech? 2

Surry Community CollegeCOM 231

1) What is the purpose of a special occasion speech?

2. Discuss the influence of epideictic speaking on what we know about special occasion speaking today.

3. Generate a definition and purpose for each type of special occasion speech.

4. Compare and contrast presenting an award with receiving an award.

5. What do you think are the most important guidelines for an effective after-dinner speech?

6. Why is it a good idea to keep a special occasion speech short (whenever possible)?

7. What does it mean to “finesse the obvious” in a special occasion speech?

8. What should be the main purpose of humor in a special occasion speech? What steps can you take to use humor effectively?