Commemorative Speeches
An oral presentation designed to honor a person or event or a tribute at a special occasion
What is a Commemorative Speech?
The kind of language that you use when delivering a commemorative speech.
What is speech language?
A speech delivered at a funeral or memorial service to honor the life of an individual who has died
What is a eulogy?
You will often find this on a funeral pamphlet/handout. It is written to honor the deceased, identify who they are survived by, and is often accompanied with a picture.
What is an obituary?
What you want the audience to know from hearing your speech.
What is a central message?
One of the best ways to prepare for a commemorative speech (or a speech in general).
What is Practice
A brief speech that usually precedes the raising of a glass in celebration of a person, event, or occasion.
What is a toast?
Jalen is giving a speech at his grandmother's funeral honoring her life. He is delivering this type of commemorative speech.
What is a eulogy?
What is a formal commemorative speech?
Smilies, metaphors, hyperbole, and onomatopoeia.
What is figurative language?
Speech that involves a selected individual highlighting the accomplishments of a person or organization.
What is giving an Award/Honor?
Nia just won an award for her performance at a singing competition. When accepting her award, she gives a speech. This is the kind of commemorative speech she is giving in this setting.
What is an honor's & awards speech?
A speech done at the spur of the moment during a celebration of a person, place, or thing.
What is an informal commemorative speech?
The best way to open your speech.
What is a hook?
A speech that may begin with one reflecting or expressing their surprise about being selected.
What is receiving an Award/Honor?
At her wedding, Kara's friend stands up and raises her glass and gives a short speech, congratulating Kara and her spouse. Kara's friend delivered this type of commemorative speech.
What is a toast?
Weddings, parties, award ceremonies, funerals, conventions, graduations, etc.
What are commemorative speech settings?
The decision to leave distasteful, insensitive, inappropriate, and/or rude jokes and language out of your speech.
What is discretion?
A speech delivered in an environment in which the speaker will be closely watched by the audience while discussing an event.
What is a mediated commemorative speech?
You have been asked to give a speech at an event for a non-profit organization highlighting the work they have accomplished. The event will be held over zoom. You will be giving this type of speech
What is a mediated commemorative speech?