Chapter 14
SPECIAL OCCASIONS
CEREMONIAL SPEAKING
PURPOSE
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• Express the importance of
the moment and the people
involved
• To publicly celebrate or
commemorate a special
occasion which is a time set
apart from everyday life
• Social and cultural expectations often
determine how you should perform
ceremonial speeches
• What does an audience expect
when they hear a eulogy?
• What should you do/say when you
accept an award?
• What do wedding guests think is an
appropriate story in a toast?
Toast
Speech of Introduction
TYPES OF
CEREMONIAL
SPEECHES
Speech of Presentation
Speech of Acceptance
Speech of Commemoration
Eulogy
Keep it short
RULES FOR
PREPARING A
CEREMONIAL
SPEECH
Do your research
Fact check your details
Create emotional connections and
express shared values
Use figurative language