Commemorative Speech 20%
Modified Time = 4-5 minute Speech
A six to eight minute speech paying tribute to a person , a group of people, an institution, or an idea.
The subject may be historic or contemporary, famous or obscure. In writing this speech, you should seek to
use language creatively and imaginatively so as to invent the topic with dignity, meaning and honest emotion.
In essence, CARE deeply about your topic so YOUR AUDIENCE will care as well!
This speech should INSPIRE YOU AND YOUR AUDIENCE !
See Chapter 18 in Stephen Lucas’ “The Art of Public Speaking”.
This is your Final Speech and will require 2 Visuals - FAll 2020 Update Prepare an OUTLINE - 2 Sources
*Note: A Commemorative Speech can be a best man speech, pay homage (tribute) to someone, a eulogy,
a valedictorian speech, an acceptance speech (award), graduation speech.
These are some ideas for your upcoming speech! THINK about what captivates you!
What will captivate your audience? How can you touch your audience in a powerful way!
This is your time to shine! Prepare a WELL-ORGANIZED, INTELLIGIBLE,
POWERFUL and HEARTFELT SPEECH!!! CAPTIVATE your audience!! You can do it!
The Audience: Walk the room! Speak to your audience in a way that touches their hearts
and minds! Practice! Practice! Practice!!!! Rehearse your speech! Know your main points!
Refer to the index cards for support! Do not rely on them! Body Language is important!
Extemporaneous Rhetoric = Knowledge + Preparation+ Captivation+ Ease!!!!
SCHEDULE https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A8uYZh-HrahEAaClV_GJw-gkP2aCuRPzb8_ENT6XSFk/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A8uYZh-HrahEAaClV_GJw-gkP2aCuRPzb8_ENT6XSFk/edit?usp=sharing
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