Chapter 27 Activities

1. Give an example of each of the five goals of special occasion speeches: to entertain, celebrate, commemorate, inspire, or set a social agenda.
2. What key elements make up a good speech of introduction?
   • Describe the speaker’s background
   • Briefly preview the speaker’s topic
   • Ask the audience to welcome the speaker
3. What should a speaker include in a speech of acceptance?
   • Prepare if you know about it beforehand.
   • React genuinely and with humility.
   • Thank those who are giving the award.
   • Thank others who helped you.