SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECHES

CATEGORIES OF SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECHES

Speeches to CelebrateSpeeches to Commemorate

Speeches to InspireSpeeches to Entertain

TYPES OF SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECHES

EulogiesToastsPresenting an AwardReceiving an AwardGraduation Address

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Notice how this eulogy is one the celebrates the life of the speaker’s mother with laughter and love – rather than sadness.

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A twist on the traditional best man speech.

AWARD PRESENTATION EXAMPLE

AWARD ACCEPTANCE SPEECH

GRADUATION SPEECH EXAMPLE

CHARACTERISTICS OF SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECHES

LANGUAGE DIFFERENCES

Basic: “Today we graduate.”

Commemorative: “Today, we celebrate four years of tireless effort that allows us to open the next chapter in our lives.”

Basic: “Today we honor Jerry’s retirement.”

Commemorative: “Today we are taking time to pay tribute to the 33 years worth of blood, sweat, and tears Jerry has poured into this company.”

EMOTIONAL QUALITY

CONTEXTUAL CONCERNS

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Values Being Celebrated

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