This document outlines different types of speeches for special occasions including an introduction speech, presentation speech, acceptance speech, welcoming speech, tribute speech, commencement address, and keynote speech. An introduction speech introduces another speaker, a presentation speech presents an award or gift, an acceptance speech thanks the presenter, a welcoming speech expresses pleasure at others' presence, a tribute speech praises an individual's accomplishments, a commencement address is given on graduation day, and a keynote speech outlines a conference's objectives and proceedings.

1. Speech for
Special
Occasions

2. Speech of Introduction
a short speech given by the
host of a ceremony that
introduces another speaker.

3. Speech of Presentation
this is delivered when one is
presenting an award, a prize, or a
gift in formal recognition of an
accomplishment.

4. Speech of Acceptance
this is a response to the
speech of presentation in which
one expresses thanks for being
awarded.

5. Welcoming Speech
delivered to express pleasure
for the presence of a person, a
group or an organization.

6. Speech of Tribute
one pays tribute to a person
in praise of his/her
accomplishments on the occasion
of his/her birthday, assumption to
office, retirement or demise
(eulogy).

7. Commencement Address
this is delivered by a
commencement speaker on
graduation day.

8. Keynote Speech
a conference or convention
usually begins with a keynote
address which contains the
objectives and contents of the
conference and an overview of
the entire proceedings.