Ch. 11 "Other Types of Public Speaking" Vocabulary

What does a speech of introduction do?

• outlines the topic to be discussed

• pays tribute to an individual or group

• prepares the audience to hear a speaker

• a special occasion speech

What is the type of speech in which an honoree formally expresses his or her thanks for an honor or award?

• a speech of acceptance

• a commemorative speech

• a dedication speech

• a speech of presentation

What are two kinds of commemorative speeches?

• impromptu speeches and proposals

• speeches of introduction and presentations

• dedications and keynotes

• testimonials and eulogies

What is a eulogy?

• a speech designed to persuade

• a speech honoring someone who has died

• a speech that honors a group’s accomplishments

• a speech summarizing the status of a project

What type of speech often opens an event or conference?

• dedication

• eulogy

• testimonial

• keynote

What does a commencement speech do?

• honors graduates

• honors a bride and groom at a wedding

• opens a business meeting

• talks about an individual’s achievements

What kind of speech would be delivered at the official opening of a new community center?

• a public relations speech

• a eulogy

• a dedication

• a testimonial

What is a proposal?

• a speech that presents an idea, a plan, a project, or a vision for consideration

• a speech that is designed to persuade an audience to do something

• a speech that offers a summary of progress of a project and recommendations for future action

• a speech that is given at an awards banquet

What do you call a speech that is an official communication from a group or organization to the public and the press?

• sales presentation

• testimonial speech

• commencement speech

• public relations speech

What is an impromptu speech?

• a speech that introduces new members to a group

• a speech that is given without advance notice or preparation

• a speech that is given at the beginning of a meeting

• a speech that introduces a new plan of action for a company