Public Speaking
- 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.
- Consider your audience, purpose. Answer each of the questions related to the audience, purpose, and thesis. Answer in detail, using complete sentences.
Example Occasions
Personal
- Speech at a graduation
- Toast at a wedding or other party
- Eulogy at a funeral
Academic
- Accepting an award for original creative work
Community
- Speech at a community gathering (PTA meeting, boy/girl scout convention, town hall, homeowner’s association, athletic league, school board meeting, etc.)
Business
- Celebrating staff at a company retreat
- Sharing a professional milestone
Requirements
- Answer each question with 1 to 3 complete sentences
- Should be 300 to 500 in total for all questions
