Delivering Speeches for Special Occasions

• • Aims to poke fun at a person in a friendly manner
  • Humorous
  • Often given during retirement ceremony, wedding, or birthday celebration


  Roast
• • Is given in honor of a person or in an important event
  • Talks about the achievement or contribution of the person
  • Significance of the occasion should be mentioned as well.


  Toast
• • Delivered at the beginning of an event
  • Welcome the audience and to inform them about the occasion
  • Acknowledge special guests


  Welcome Speech
• • Delivered at the end of a program
  • Giving thanks to the host, organizers, guests, and participants of the event
  • Summarize the highlights of the event


  Closing Remarks
• • Delivered to introduce and establish the credibility of a guest speaker
  • Brief description of the guest's work experience, expertise, and educational background


  Speech of Introduction
• • Longest type of speech for special occasion
  • Discusses the theme of the event
  • Delivered by someone who has an expertise in the field


  Keynote Address
• • Delivered after an award or recognition has been given
  • Shows appreciation and acknowledge the persons who contributed to his or her success


  Acceptance Speech