COM 101 Chapter 18: Speaking on special occasions
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Keep the focus on the person being introduced. Establish a tone consistent with the speaker"s presentation. State the purpose of the award or recognition. Focus your speech on the achievements for which the award is being made. Organize a speech of presentation primarily according to whether your listeners know the name of the recipient in advance. Thank the person or organization bestowing the award. Compliment your peers as a group rather than individually. Thank those who helped you achieve the honor. Eulogy: tribute praising a person who recently died. Express the feelings of the audience assembled or those whom you represent. Create a memorable image of the person being honored. Use appropriate humor (be relevant, be tasteful, be tactful, be positive)
