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1.
The function of a(n) ______ ______ speech is to entertain, celebrate, commemorate,
inspire, or set a social agenda.
2.
Fundraisers, campaign banquets, conferences, and conventions are examples of special
occasion speeches that set ______ ______.
3.
A speech of ______ is a short speech that prepares the audience for another speaker and
motivates them to listen.
4.
In a speech of ______, the recipient expresses gratitude for the honor bestowed on him
or her and acknowledges others who have contributed to his or her success.
5.
In a speech of ______, the speaker communicates the meaning of the award and
explains why the recipient is receiving it.
6.
A type of special occasion speech that is a brief tribute to a person or event being
celebrated is referred to as a(n) ______.
7.
A type of special occasion speech that is a humorous tribute to a person, one in which a
series of speakers poke fun at him or her, is called a(n) ______.
8.
A(n) ______ is a tribute to a deceased person.
9.
A lighthearted and entertaining speech delivered before, during, or after a meal is called
a(n) ______ speech.
10.
A speech of ______ seeks to touch on deep feelings and uplift listeners.
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