Spoken English for corporate jobs , (Speeches : Introduction , vote of thanks , occational speech)

Speeches :
 Introduction , vote of thanks , occational speech. 


Introduction

 

The introduction gives the audience a reason to listen to the remainder of the speech. A good introduction needs to get the audience’s attention, state the topic, make the topic relatable, establish credibility, and preview the main points. Introductions should be the last part of the speech written, as they set expectations and need to match the content.

 

Attention getters : The first few sentences of a speech are designed to catch and maintain the audience’s attention. Attention getters give the audience a reason to listen to the rest of the speech. Your attention getter helps the audience understand and reflect on your topic.

 

·        Startle the audience

·        Rhetorical question

·        Quote

·        Story



A vote of thanks ; is a well-prepared speech given formally and publicly to thank the host, the organiser and other participants for their presence and contribution to an event. It is an important part of every event.

 

Identify the people you want to thank. This list usually consists of speakers, guests, participants, organizers, volunteers, and sponsors. Before you deliver your speech, write down the people and groups you'll mention so you don't forget anyone. Everyone who helped wants to feel like they played an important part, so make them feel special.

 

Be sincere and concise. You don’t have to gush to show your appreciation. Ironically, a long speech can turn off your audience—including the people you’re trying to thank. Keep your vote of thanks short and sweet to make a big impact

 

Acknowledge the organization that brought everyone together. Every person in the room is likely to have some affiliation with the overarching organization.

 

Thank everyone again. As you wrap up, address the entire audience with a big “thank you” because they all came together to make the day a success.

 “Again, I’m grateful for each and every one of you.”


 

OCCATIONAL SPEECH

 

Speeches of Introduction : The first type of special occasion speech is the speech of introduction, which is a mini-speech given by the host of a ceremony that introduces another speaker and their speech.

 

Speeches of Presentation : The second type of special occasion speech is the speech of presentation. A speech of presentation is a brief speech given to accompany a prize or honor.

 

Speeches of Acceptance : The complement to a speech of presentation is the speech of acceptance. The speech of acceptance is a speech given by the recipient of a prize or honor. There are three typical components of a speech of acceptance:

1) Thank the givers of the award or honour,

 2) Thank those who helped you achieve your goal, and

3) Put the award or honour into perspective.

 

Toasts : At one time or another, almost everyone is going to be asked to deliver a toast. A toast is a speech designed to congratulate, appreciate, or remember. First, toasts can be delivered for the purpose of congratulating someone for an honor, a new job, or getting married.

 

Eulogies : A eulogy is a speech given in honor of someone who has died (Don’t confuse “eulogy” with “elegy,” a poem or song of mourning). Not to sound depressing, but since everyone who is alive will someday die, the chance of your being asked to give a eulogy someday for a friend or family member is significant.

 

Speeches of Farewell : A speech of farewell allows someone to say good-bye to one part of his or her life as he or she is moving on to the next part of life.

 

Motivational Speeches : A motivational speech is designed not only to make an audience experience emotional arousal (fear, sadness, joy, excitement) but also to motivate the audience to do something with that emotional arousal.

 

Religious speech : is fairly self-explanatory; it is designed to incorporate religious ideals into a motivational package to inspire an audience into thinking about or changing aspects of their religious lives.

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