Chapter 22: Special Occasion Speeches
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following is rarely a function of a special occasion speech?
a. To celebrate
b. To entertain
c. To inspire an audience
d. To inform an audience
2. Which of the following is NOT a main purpose of a special occasion speech?
a. To celebrate
b. To persuade
c. To commemorate
d. To inspire
3. Commencement speakers
a. frequently reinforce the value of education.
b. ask future graduates to follow norms.
c. discuss mostly college life.
d. are there solely to make the audience laugh.
4. For a special occasion speech, it is the speaker’s obligation
a. to deliver a speech appropriate to that specific situation.
b. to just follow their trend of thought.
c. to let the audience dictate what is right to say.
d. to always entertain the audience.
5. Which of the following would NOT be a possible topic for a ceremonial speech?
a. A toast to celebrate a wedding
b. A business presentation
c. A speech about a graduation
d. A speech celebrating the success of a business venture
6. When you deliver a speech of ______, your task is to create a desire among
audience members to listen to the featured speaker.
a. introduction
b. opening
c. preparation
d. excitement
7. Completing a _____ is, in effect, serving as a “warm–up” or “advance agent” for the
main speaker.
a. speech of introduction
b. speech of presentation
c. keynote address
d. speech of tribute
8. Which of the following is NOT one of your responsibilities as an introductory speaker?
a. Identify why the speaker is to speak.
b. Enhance the speaker’s credibility with receivers.
c. Don’t upstage the speaker by speaking too well.
d. Encourage audience members to focus on the speech’s content.
9. A speech of introduction should last approximately:
a. 30 seconds
b. 2–3 minutes
c. 5–6 minutes
d. 10 minutes
10. The more renowned the featured speaker is, the ______ the introduction needed.
a. briefer
b. longer
c. more detailed
d. more formal
11. The Nobel Prize, the Congressional Medal of Honor, or the Heisman trophy are all
examples of
a. a speech of introduction.
b. a speech of presentation.
c. a keynote address.
d. a speech of tribute.
12. Which of the following is NOT true about a speech of presentation?
a. It is usually brief.
b. It often contains somewhat more formal praise for its subject.
c. It can be the presentation of an award.
d. It can be a eulogy.
13. Which of the following is NOT true regarding the speech of presentation?
a. You should avoid overpraising the recipient.
b. While you are speaking, you are the star.
c. The audience should be convinced that the participant deserves the award.
d. You should express sincere appreciation for the honoree’s accomplishments.
14. A speech given in response to a speech of presentation is
a. a speech of acceptance.
b. a. a speech of introduction.
c. a keynote address.
d. a speech of tribute.
15. Which of the following is NOT true of the speech of acceptance?
a. They are usually brief.
b. They are often inspiration in tone.
c. They leave no doubt in the minds of audience members that the award was given to
the right person.
d. They are your chance to be as full of yourself as possible.
16. The ______ speaker praises and congratulates a graduating class.
a. commencement address
b. speech of presentation
c. keynote address
d. speech of tribute
17. The commencement audience usually includes predominantly
a. the families of the graduates.
b. people who paid to be there.
c. employers of graduates.
d. celebrities.
18. The purpose of the ______ is to get a meeting off to a good start by establishing the
right tone or mood.
a. commencement address
b. speech of presentation
c. keynote address
d. speech of tribute
19. The purpose of the keynote address is
a. to get a meeting or conference off to a good start by establishing the right tone or
mood.
b. to praise and congratulate a graduating class.
c. to respond to a speech of presentation.
d. to present an award.
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20. Which of the following is NOT true of delivering a eulogy?
a. It is usually presented graveside or at a memorial service.
b. Your goal is to comfort the members of your audience.
c. It needs to be very brief.
d. You should try not to let your own grief overwhelm you.
21. Which is the first step in delivering a eulogy?
a. The speaker acknowledges the special loss suffered by the family of the deceased
and/or society.
b. The speaker celebrates the life of the deceased by acknowledging the legacy of the
individual.
c. The speaker emphasizes the uniqueness of the subject with honest emotion.
d. The speaker provides personal recollections and quotations from others.
22. Which of the following is NOT true of the after-dinner speech?
a. It is often filled with complex information.
b. It is usually lighthearted.
c. It is often includes humor.
d. It can be mildly satirical.
23. Which of the following is NOT true of after-dinner speeches?
a. It doesn’t have to make a point.
b. It depends on your ability to organize your speech’s content in an imaginative way.
c. It requires creativity and lightheartedness.
d. It maintains a sense of decorum and good taste.
24. Which of the following is NOT true regarding humor in an after-dinner speech?
a. It should be forced.
b. It should be functional.
c. It should develop out of the situation you are sharing.
d. It should be used to help you make a point.
25. After-dinner speeches are usually delivered when audience members are in a mood
for
a. entertainment.
b. seriousness.
c. reflection.
d. a nap.
Short Answer
26. When you deliver a speech of ______, your task is to create a desire among
audience members to listen to a featured speaker.
27. The speech of ______ often contains somewhat more formal praise for its subject.
28. The speech of ______ is given in response to a speech of presentation.
29. The purpose of the speech of ______ is to acknowledge and praise a person, living
or dead.
30. When delivering the ______, you pay tribute to the person who has died.
31.______, when used appropriately, helps relieve tension and relax.
True/False
32. While special occasion speeches may inform or persuade, this is rarely their primary
function.
33. The success of a special occasion speaker depends on his or her ability to conform
to established norms.
34. When providing a speech of introduction, you should make sure you’re your remarks
are in keeping with the tone the main speaker will set.
35. Like the speech of introduction, the speech of presentation is usually brief.
36. The speech of acceptance is given in response to a speech of presentation.
37. All sorts of people deliver commencement addresses, including politicians,
distinguished alumni, actors, educators, and notable citizens.
38. A speech of tribute should include a small amount of exaggeration.
39. After dinner speeches are usually delivered on occasions when audience members
are in a dreary mood.
Essay
40. Discuss reasons why we give special occasion speeches
Ans: Area to explain: The ritualistic nature of certain occasions seems to call for them.
41. What are the goals of a speech of presentation?
Ans: Area to explain: To summarize the purpose of the award or gift, to discuss the
42. What are your responsibilities when giving a speech of acceptance?
Ans: Area to explain: The recipient thanks, recognizes, and gives credit to both those
43. What do the most effective commencement speakers do?
Ans: Area to explain: They celebrate the recent achievements of graduates and
44. What do the best keynote speakers do?
Ans: Area to explain: They are adept at focusing audience attention on common goals,