Deck 17: Speeches for Special Occasions

Question 1

Which of the following are considered tribute speeches?

A) A toast at a wedding
B) A roast of the guest of honor at a banquet
C) A eulogy
D) All of the above

Answer 1

All of the above

Question 2

Guidelines for an effective roast include

A) use abundant humor
B) never get serious
C) speak for as long as you can as long as it is humorous
D) all of the above

Answer 2

use abundant humor

Question 3

Guidelines for effective eulogies include

A) use a strong attention-getter for your opening
B) use a narrative organizational pattern
C) relate what you will most remember and miss about the person
D) all of the above

Answer 3

all of the above

Question 4

When receiving an award your response should be

A) "I really deserve this award"
B) "It's about time"
C) to thank everyone you can think of who helped you along the way, especially your parents
D) none of the above

Question 5

Guidelines for effective after-dinner speeches include

A) prepare a series of one-liners (quick jokes)
B) never get serious during the speech
C) have no central point; this is merely entertainment
D) none of the above

Question 6

When delivering a toast at a wedding, which of the following should be cautionary concerns?

A) Drinking alcohol before presenting the eulogy
B) Using humor that is R-rated
C) Revealing very personal information about the couple
D) All of the above

Question 7

A commencement address is

A) a tribute speech
B) an inspirational speech
C) an acceptance speech
D) none of the above

Question 8

An after-dinner speech should

A) inspire an audience
B) entertain an audience
C) never be on a serious topic
D) none of the above

Question 9

When introducing a featured speaker, make sure that you spend a great deal of time reciting all of the accomplishments of the speaker to build credibility with the audience.

Question 10

A speech of presentation should communicate to the audience the meaning and importance of the award unless that is already obvious (e. g., Oscars).

Question 11

Commencement addresses usually have a serious message to impart, so humor should be kept to a minimum or even avoided altogether.

Question 12

After-dinner speeches are always presented after a dinner has been served for a large gathering assembled.

Question 13

Audience expectations are critical to the effectiveness of a special occasion speech.

Question 14

The difference between a eulogy and a tribute to a colleague leaving because of retirement or taking a new position elsewhere is that both are tributes but a eulogy honors the departed and the other honors the departing.

Question 15

Because eulogies delivered at funerals are somber occasions, it is inappropriate to use humor in this tribute.

Question 16

"I didn't think I'd win so I didn't prepare a speech" is a fine introduction to a speech of acceptance when you are given an award. It shows humility.

Question 17

An after-dinner speech should be a serious presentation on a serious topic that resonates with all members of the audience.

Question 18

Commencement addresses are essentially opportunities for speakers to do stand-up comedy routines to entertain those assembled.

Question 19

When making a short toast, you should read it so you don't make any mistakes.