27 Special Occasion Speeches
TRUE/FALSE QUESTIONS
1. Special occasion speeches can be informative, persuasive, or a mix of both.
2. The single underlying function of a special occasion speech is to entertain.
3. Special occasion speeches may function to celebrate a person or an event.
4. A commemorative special occasion speech is one that might occur at a wedding,
a retirement party, or an awards banquet.
5. The goal of a speech of introduction is to inspire the audience.
6. A person who delivers a speech of introduction should not mention the
7. Speakers who have been introduced should respond to the introduction in
some way, such as by acknowledging and thanking the introducer.
8. Speakers who have been introduced should avoid using humor in response to
the introduction.
9. The purpose of a speech of acceptance is to express gratitude for the honor
bestowed on the speaker.
10. The goals of a speech of presentation are to communicate the meaning of the
award and to explain why the recipient is receiving it.
11. A roast is a brief tribute to a person or event being celebrated.
12. A speech celebrating and commemorating the life of a deceased person while
consoling those who have been left behind is called a eulogy.
13. When delivering a eulogy, the speaker should focus on the life of the person
14. After-dinner speeches always take place after an evening meal.
15. In general, an after-dinner speech is expected to be somber and serious.
16. A speaker should usually avoid presenting a stand-up comedy routine during
an after-dinner speech.
17. The purpose of an after-dinner speech may be to entertain or to set a social
agenda.
18. A speech of inspiration seeks to uplift the audience, helps them see things in a
positive light, and touches on their deep feelings.
19. In a speech of inspiration, the speaker often uses pathos to appeal to the
audience.
20. A dynamic delivery style is not appropriate for a speech of inspiration.
21. In delivering an inspirational speech, the speaker should make the goal of the
speech clear to the audience.
22. Many successful inspirational speakers use acronyms as devices to organize
their speeches.
23. Inspirational speeches should be concluded with a dramatic ending.
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
24. Which of the following is a function of a special occasion speech?
A) to entertain C) to set a social agenda
B) to inspire D) All of the options are correct.
25. Banquets, awards dinners, and roasts are occasions that call for the ________
function of special occasion speaking.
A) commemoration C) inspiration
B) entertainment D) social agenda setting
26. Anniversaries of important events, memorial dedications, and speeches of
tribute are occasions that call for the ___________ function of special occasion
speaking.
A) commemoration C) inspiration
B) entertainment D) social agenda setting
27. Fund-raisers, campaign banquets, conferences, and conventions are occasions
that call for the __________ function of special occasion speaking.
A) commemoration C) inspiration
B) entertainment D) social agenda setting
28. A speaker who delivers a speech of introduction should avoid
A) previewing the spea
B) talking briefly.
C) evaluating or offering critical commentary on the speech of the person
being introduced.
D)
29.
something about
A) C)
B) D) the city in which they are in.
30. A speaker who has been introduced should respond to the introduction by
A) providing a counterargument to the introducer.
B) making jokes about the occasion and/or organization.
C) using a combination of humility and humor.
D) being mildly boastful about receiving the honor.
31. The function of a speech of acceptance is to
A) express gratitude for the honor bestowed.
B) react with surprise.
C) question whether the speaker should have been given the award.
D)
32. For a speech of presentation, the speaker should
A) assume the audience knows the meaning of the award.
B) assume the audience knows why the recipient is receiving the award.
C) communicate the meaning of the award.
D) determine if the audience cares about the award.
33. In a speech of presentation, the speaker should
A) convey the meaning of the award.
B) identify the sponsors or organizations that made the award possible.
C) explain why the recipient is being honored.
D) All of the options are correct.
34. -year friendship with
her by delivering short comical anecdotes in which they gently poked fun at
A) a toast C) a eulogy
B) a roast D) an after-dinner speech
35. People who have little or no public speaking experience will most likely deliver
which type of special occasion speech at some point in their lives?
A) a speech of presentation C) a eulogy
B) a roast D) an after-dinner speech
36. When delivering a eulogy, the speaker should be sure to
A)
B) focus on the circumstances of the death.
C) show intense grief.
D)
traits.
37. One of the most famous after-dinner speakers in U.S. history is
A) Mark Twain. C) Robert Frost.
B) Abraham Lincoln. D) Albert Einstein.
38. A speaker delivering an after-dinner speech may
A) attempt to entertain the audience.
B) choose social agenda setting as his or her purpose.
C) do so around the time of a meal, though not necessarily dinner.
D) All of the options are correct.
39. A sermon is an example of
A) a toast. C) a speech of inspiration.
B) a speech of presentation. D) a speech of introduction.
40. Examples of ordinary people who triumph over adversity and achieve
extraordinary dreams are often used in a
A) speech of introduction. C) eulogy.
B) speech of inspiration. D) speech of acceptance.
41. One of the most successful strategies a speaker can use in inspirational
speaking is
A) memorizing the speech.
B) using lots of charts and graphs.
C) incorporating hypothetical examples.
D) employing a dynamic speaking style.
FILL-IN-THE-BLANK QUESTIONS
42. The function of a(n) ______ speech is to entertain, celebrate, commemorate,
inspire, or set a social agenda.
43.
for another speaker and motivates them to listen.
44. 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.
45. In a speech of ______, the speaker communicates the meaning of the award and
explains why the recipient is receiving it.
46. A type of special occasion speech that is a humorous tribute to a person, in
which a series of speakers jokingly poke fun at him or her, is called a(n) ______.
47. A type of special occasion speech that is a brief tribute to a person or an event
being celebrated is referred to as a(n) ______.
48. A(n) ______ is a tribute to a deceased person.
49. A lighthearted and entertaining speech delivered before, during, or after a meal
is called a(n) ______ speech.
50. A speech that has been used again and again in different settings is called a(n)
_____ speech.
51. A speech of ______ seeks to uplift audience members and help them see things in
a positive light.
ESSAY AND SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
52. What are the functions of a special occasion speech?
53. Discuss three elements of a speech of introduction.
54. Why is it important for a speech of introduction to be brief?
55. How can a speaker who has been introduced respond appropriately to the
remarks made by the introducer?
56. Provide two tips for making a speech of acceptance.
57. How does a speech of acceptance differ from a speech of presentation?
58. What are the goals of a speech of presentation?
59. Explain the difference between a roast and a toast.
60. Name two things that a speaker should concentrate on when delivering a
eulogy.
61. Provide two tips for delivering an effective after-dinner speech.
62. Explain how a speaker can deliver a successful speech of inspiration.
63.
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