Chapter 11 and Verbal Final Exam Prep
Our Testimonial Banquet will be held in honor of Ted Striker and Otto
Each student will have one main task, but will also be randomly approached to give short toasts, say a few words
about Ted or Otto and will also be expected to engage in appropriate social banter for the event.
Students will dress in attire appropriate to a banquet. Students will bring food and drinks for the banquet.
Read through Chapter 11, and respond to the following study questions.
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What is a speech of introduction? List some things a person giving an introductory speech should and should not do.
What is a speech of presentation? What should a presenter do/ not do? (we are presenting awards to Ted and Otto)
What is a speech of acceptance? (_____________—whoever will speak for them, will accept the award)
What is a testimonial speech? (ours will honor Ted and Otto for their accomplishments, and bravery in the face of
their limitations)
How should a testimonial be arranged? (summarize the bullets on page 205)
What is a eulogy? – For George Zip
What are some of the things you need to include in a eulogy?
What is a keynote speech?
How long are typical keynote speeches?
What is a dedication speech? (We will dedicate something in honor of Ted and Otto)
What kinds of speaking to entertain would be appropriate for our testimonial banquet for Ted and Otto?
What are some to the ‘do nots’ for a speech to entertain?
What kind of tone should you use?
What is an impromptu speech? (You will have to deliver several impromptu speeches when asked to say a toast in
honor of one or the other)
What are the three steps you can take when an impromptu speaking situation is tossed at you?
What should you do? What should you NOT do when called upon to give an impromptu speech (a toast for instance)
What is a “report”? Will we give one during our banquet? Why or why not?
What is a “proposal” (not a marriage proposal)? Will we present a proposal at our banquet? Could we? For what?
What is a Public Relations Speech?
When and where might it by suitable for us to use public relations speeches for our banquet?
What is a Sales Presentation?
Is there any way we could incorporate something like a sales presentation in our banquet?
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Master of Ceremonies ____________________ (organizes whole event, gets speakers up, approaches
people for toasts, does mini introductions for each speaker- e.g. Good evening folks, please welcome … who
will introduce our keynote speaker)
Introducer of Keynote Speakers and Entertainers ____________________ (tells a little about the person,
the real person, who is delivering the keynote speech and the entertainer)
Keynote Speaker __________________ (delivers a 2-3 minute interesting speech about a relevant topic)
Second keynote speaker_______________________________ (2-3 minutes)
Entertainer _________________________ (about 5 minutes)
Entertainer__________________________ (either with other entertainer or alone)
Person to give Dedication Speech __________________ explains relevance of specific object being
dedicated (2-3 minutes)
Person to give Presentation of Award Speech to Ted ________________ (2-3 minutes)
Person to give Presentation of Award Speech to Otto ________________ (2-3 minutes)
Person to be the voice of Ted and give the Acceptance Speech ________________ (2-3 minutes)
Person to deliver Eulogy for George Zip_________________ (2-3 minutes)
Person to deliver testimonial speech, honoring specific achievements of Ted (1-2 minutes)
Person to deliver testimonial speech, honoring specific achievements of Otto ____________________(1-2
minutes)
Person to do a Proposal speech- recommending new safety regulations as a result of lessons learned from
the events that occurred (food poisoning of pilot)________________
WE NEED: Certificate for _____________, and a gift to dedicate to _____________ in his honor ---- ideas????