What characteristics do hosts like Jimmy Fallon and David Letterman share with famous speakers like Mark Twain? In what ways are after-dinner speeches and late-night monologues similar? Which one do you think would be more difficult to prepare and deliver, and why?

How does a eulogy differ from a celebratory speech? How are they the same?

Are there occasions when you might need to deliver a celebratory speech in front of a somewhat hostile audience? How might you change your speech in those circumstances?