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Fig 3.1.3 Speeches according to purposes

3�1�3 Types of Speeches According to award or distributes a prize to a person or a
Special Occasion group of people. The speech thus turns out to
The purpose of special occasion speeches is be a moment of recognition to the recipient’s
achievements.
either to entertain the audience or to commem-
orate a day or an event. They are prepared to (3) Toast
suit a special occasion and no fixed format is
available for them. The special occasion could It is a brief commendation to a particular
be felicitating a person, bidding farewell to person or an event. Toasts are delivered on spe-
somebody, a birthday party or even a funeral cial occasions to appreciate or honour people.
of someone. (4) Roast

The following are the eight common types Roast is a speech of tribute and humorous
of special occasion speeches: teasing on the person who is being honoured.

(1) Introduction Besides this, the speaker praises the person for
his or her noteworthy achievements.
In order to introduce a speaker who is going
to deliver a speech, introductory speeches are (5) Acceptance
prepared. By this, the attention of the audience Acceptance speeches are delivered by the
is invited towards the main speaker. Introduc- person who has just accepted an award or
tory speeches are usually short and brief. prize. It gives an opportunity to the recipient to

(2) Presentation express his or her gratitude towards the honour.

Presentation speeches are delivered at (6) Commemorative Speech
award functions where a person presents an These kinds of speeches are presented at

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