While many of us might wonder how public speaking will help us in the future, all of us will present special occasion speeches in celebration of an important event sometime in our lives. Whether we are toasting a wedding or celebrating our family at their reunion, crafting a thoughtful and touching special occasion speech will be the memorable highlight of the event.
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Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
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Analyze an audience to develop and adapt presentations accordingly.
- Consider an audience’s knowledge, background, and attitudes when constructing a speech.
- Know the process of audience analysis.
- Analyze the speaking situation and adhere to established time requirements.
To achieve these objectives:
- Read the Module 3 Introduction
- Read Chapter 15 in It’s About Them: Public Speaking in the 21st Century (opens in new window)
- Review PowerPoints
- Complete Module 3 Discussion Forum
- Complete Ceremonial Speech Assignment
Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.