Chapter 25 was all about speaking on special occasions. It is important to recognize the type of occasion before planning the speech because the occasion determines the purpose and mood of the speech. Purposes include to entertain, to celebrate, to commemorate, to inspire, to set a social agenda, etc. Special occasion speeches can include speeches of introduction, speeches of acceptance, speeches of presentation, roasts and toasts, eulogies or other tributes, after-dinner speeches, and/or speeches of inspiration. Regardless of the type … Continue reading Journal 11