This document provides an overview of different types of speeches for special occasions and group presentations. It discusses speeches for introductions, acceptance, after dinner, tributes, nominations, testimony, roasts, and toasts. It also covers best practices for mediated speaking, presenting in small groups, evaluating group presentations, and relevant websites for more information. The key types of speeches covered are those for special events, honors, and occasions, as well as presentations in small collaborative settings.

1. Special Occasion
16 & Group Speaking

2. Speeches of Special Occasions
 Speeches of introduction
 Acceptance speeches
 After-dinner speeches
 Tributes and eulogies
 Speeches of nomination
 Public testimony
 Roasts and toasts
 Mediated speaking

3. Speeches of Introduction
 A short speech that introduces someone
to an audience
• Prepare the audience
• Be accurate and up to date
• Connect with the audience

4. Acceptance Speeches
 Speech given by an individual who is being
recognized, honored, or given an award
• Be thankful and humble
• Be succinct
• Contextualize the award

5. After-Dinner Speeches
 Usually serve as a featured part of an
organized event
• Be entertaining and lighthearted
• Focus on a theme
• Avoid presentation media

6. Tributes and Eulogies
 Tributes – gives credit, respect,
admiration, gratitude, or inspiration to
someone
 Eulogies – speech of tribute presented as
a retrospective about an individual who
has died
• Emphasize emotion appropriately
• Provide inspiration

7. Speeches of Nomination
 Speech that demonstrates why a
particular individual would be successful at
something if given the chance

8. Public Testimony
 Factual information and opinions about
policy issues presented to government
bodies or public institutions
• Narrow your comments down to the basics
• Contribute something original and useful to
the discussion
• Organize your thoughts into key words and
phrases you want your audience to remember

9. Roasts and Toasts
 Roast – humorous and good-natured
ridicule directed toward the guest of honor
at an event
 Toast – brief remarks celebrating the
accomplishments of a guest of honor at an
event

10. Mediated Speaking
 Learn as much as possible about the
structure and format of the event
 Dress appropriately
 Write a brief presentation outline
 Limit your physical movement
 Be assertive, confident, and to the point
 Speak clearly, with good volume
 Avoid jargon and acronyms
 Focus on the audience, no the camera

11. Presenting in Small Groups
 Oral report
 Panel discussion
 Round table discussion
 Symposium
 Forum
 Videoconferencing
 Preparation and practice

12. Evaluating Small Group Presentations
 Preparation as a group
 Coordinated presentations
 Effective listening
 Clear references to the group
 Goal achievement

13. Relevant Websites
 Special Occasion Speeches: How To
 Tips in Preparing Group Presentations