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The ADVANCED
COMMUNICATION SERIES
Special Occasion
Speeches (226N)
Special events present special speaking opportunities. This manual
provides instruction in giving toasts, speaking in praise/giving a
eulogy, “roasting” someone, and presenting and accepting
awards.
1. Mastering The
Toast
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Recognize the characteristics of a toast
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Present a toast honouring
an occasion or a person
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Time: 2 to 3 minutes
2. Speaking In
Praise
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Prepare a speech praising or honouring someone, either living or dead
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Address five areas concerning the individual
and his/her accomplishments
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Include anecdotes illustrating points within
the speech
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Time: 5 to 7 minutes
3. The Roast
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Poke fun at a particular individual in a
good-natured way
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Adapt and personalize humourous
material from another sources
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Deliver jokes and humourous
stories effectively
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Time: 3 to 5 minutes
4. Presenting An
Award
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Present an award with dignity and grace
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Acknowledge the contributions of the recipient
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Time: 3 to 4 minutes
5. Accepting An
Award
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Accept an award with dignity, grace and
sincerely
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Acknowledge the presenting organization
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Time: 5 to 7 minutes
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