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Special Occasion Speeches

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Speech title

Objectives

Duration

1

Mastering the Toast

Recognize the characteristics of a toast.
Present a toast honoring an occasion or person.

2-3 minutes

2

Speaking in Praise

Prepare a speech praising or honoring someone, either living or dead.
Address five areas concerning the individual and his/her accomplishments.
Include anecdotes illustrating points within the speech.

5-7 minutes

3

The Roast

Poke fun at a particular individual in a good-natured way.
Adapt and personalize humorous material from other sources.
Deliver jokes and humorous stories effectively.

3-5 minutes

4

Presenting an Award

Present an award with dignity and grace.
Acknowledge the contributions of the recipient.

3-4 minutes

5

Accepting an Award

Accept an award with dignity, grace and sincerity.
Acknowledge the presenting organization.

5-7 minutes