- Think about a special occasion speech that you would like to present on a topic of your choice.
- The speech can be for any context and any length, but the purpose must be to commemorate an occasion. See the list of example occasions for inspiration below.
- Download and answer each question in the link Template based on the speech you are thinking of: https://app.sophia.org/download/attachment/3638-Touchstone1Template.doc
- Consider your audience, purpose, and thesis. Answer each of the questions related to audience, purpose, and thesis. Answer in detail, using complete sentences.
Table of Contents
Example Speech Occasions
Personal
- Speech at a graduation
- Toast at a wedding or other party
- Eulogy at a funeral
Academic
- Presenting an award for academic work (paper, research, report)
- Accepting an award for original creative work
Community
- Speech at a community gathering (PTA meeting, boy/girl scout convention, town hall, homeowners association, athletic league, school board meeting, etc.)
Business
- Celebrating staff at a company retreat
- Sharing a professional milestone
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