English - Entertainment Speech

• An entertainment speech is a type of speech where the main purpose is enjoyment, delivered during lighthearted dinners or situations that call for humor, amusement, and relaxation.
• A eulogy is a speech given at a memorial service to pay tribute to the deceased, typically including brief but specific, heartfelt, and thoughtful eulogies.
• A toast is a brief tribute to a person or event, and it allows the speaker to acknowledge accomplishments and express best wishes for the future.
• A roast is a particular kind of toast that is humorous and pokes fun at the honored person in a friendly way, generally considered a high honor to be roasted, and in most cases, a roast is reserved for individuals who have achieved respect and a noteworthy reputation.
• Tribute speeches pay special accolades to an occasion, extraordinary person, event, idea, or monument, with the purpose or scope of the speech being to reflect the emotions felt by the audience as well as underscore the reasons for the speaking event.
• An entertainment speech should capture the attention of the audience, use humor, anecdotes, and other witty remarks.
• The conclusion of an entertainment speech should be memorable and should summarize the central theme of the speech.
• Humor can be used in the conclusion of an entertainment speech, either through turns of phrase, puns, or exaggeration.
• The school gymnasium buzzed with excitement during the annual talent show.
• Puns in humor involve using two words that suggest two different meanings.
• The entire talk should not be made up of jokes.
• It is helpful to carry note cards, a small card with notes for the speech, so nothing is forgotten.
• It is important that the speaker enjoys the speech, as the audience will have a hard time enjoying it if the speaker does not.
• Turns of phrase in humor involve revealing an unexpected point by using two words that suggest two different meanings.
• Tips for delivering an entertainment speech include making sure the humor is appropriate for the age of the audience and their educational background and status in life.
• Understatement in humor involves underplaying a bigger situation or issue.
• Exaggeration in humor involves turning small things into bigger, unbelievable ones.
• The speech should be outlined in the head if it is going to be delivered from memory.
• The humor in the speech should match the occasion, and it is important to recognize when to crack a joke or not.
• Relaxation techniques should be practiced before the speech.
• The body of an entertainment speech should revolve around a central theme and include supporting details.