Deck 11: Special Occasion Speaking

Question 1

Aristotle recognized ceremonial speeches as a class of oratory that focused on praise or blame.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

What should be accomplished in a speech of introduction? Discuss some considerations you must make to deliver an effective speech of introduction.

Answer 2

Answers will vary.

Question 3

To avoid embarrassment during a speech of introduction,a speaker should

A)avoid looking at the person he or she is introducing.
B)read slowly from his or her notecards.
C)keep his or her remarks brief.
D)verify all facts about the speaker he or she will introduce. 

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following is a phrase to avoid in a speech of introduction?

A)"Here is a person who needs no introduction....."
B)"Without further ado...."
C)"We have none other than........."
D)All of these.

Question 5

You should include something in your introduction that evokes the common __________ and feelings that brought your audience together.

A)values
B)emotions
C)beliefs
D)ceremonial practices

Question 6

A type of speech where the speaker will need to include plenty of attention-getting material throughout the speech is the

A)after-dinner speech.
B)award presentations.
C)introduction speeches.
D)tribute speeches. 

Question 7

Though an after-dinner speech is meant to be entertaining,there is no need to keep audience members laughing constantly.

Question 8

Because ceremonial speeches fall into a special category of speech types,it is not necessary to establish your credibility within your speech.

Question 9

An effective speech of introduction should do all of the following EXCEPT

A)encourage the audience to listen.
B)tell the audience enough about the featured speaker so they will understand the person's qualification.
C)answer questions about the featured speaker's background and qualifications.
D)welcome the featured speaker to the stage and repeating his or her name.

Question 10

You can accurately guess what someone's preferred title is by knowing what other people like the person you are introducing prefer.

Question 11

A type of commemorative speech that only lasts a minute or two is a

A)tribute.
B)toast.
C)commendation.
D)eulogy.

Question 12

Discuss the organization of a special occasion speech.What should be included in the introduction and conclusion of special occasion speeches?

Question 13

Which of the following is a speech that rekindles the relationships between the speaker and the audience while recognizing the occasion?

A)tribute
B)toast
C)commendation
D)eulogy

Question 14

Your praise during a eulogy should demonstrate the perfection of the deceased.

Question 15

Special occasion speeches differ from informative and persuasive speeches in all of the following ways EXCEPT

A)they do not deal with controversial issues.
B)they do not offer large doses of new knowledge.
C)they do not attempt to change the way audiences think or act.
D)they present detailed instructions.

Question 16

The proper way to demonstrate modesty in an acceptance speech is to state that you do not really deserve the award.

Question 17

A speech where you remember someone who has just died is a _________________ speech.

A)tribute
B)toast
C)commendation
D)eulogy

Question 18

Aristotle divided speaking into categories.The type dealing with special occasion speaking is

A)forensic.
B)epideictic.
C)deliberative.
D)pathogenic. 

Question 19

A toast is a speech of introduction.

Question 20

Because introduction speeches are so common,audience members are more accepting of platitudes,such as,"here is someone who needs no introduction...."

Question 21

When delivering a speech of introduction,you should make sure all of the information about the speaker is _______________.

Question 22

Describe the purpose of an after-dinner speech.When are these speeches typically delivered? Explain some considerations to make when developing and delivering an after-dinner speech.

Question 23

In Aristotle's Rhetoric,he divided speaking into three categories: forensic,deliberative,and _____________.

Question 24

What are the three types of commemorative speeches? Explain how they are similar and how they are different.

Question 25

A reassurance that life will continue is a typical component of a(n)______________.

Question 26

A ceremonial speech where the speaker needs to pay special attention to speaking with sufficient volume and clear enunciation to overcome the sounds of the room is a(n)______________.

Question 27

An after-dinner speech should avoid _____________ and complicated content.

Question 28

A(n)_______________ is one of the most common types of ceremonial speaking.