COMM 130 Chapter Notes - Chapter 17: Presentation Of A Group, Formal Wear
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Give audience sufficient reason for actively listening. Presenting an award: recognize the notable accomplishments of the individual or group, be brief. Tribute speeches: acknowledging major or long-term accomplishments of an individual or group: eulogies, toasts. Commencement speeches: delivered at graduation exercises, describe, recognize and celebrate the significance of the occasion, praise and congratulate the individual(s) Group presentation formats: public discussions, symposiums: mini speeches all under the same theme, forums: experts answer the people"s questions, panel discussions. Giving a toast: criteria: focuses on positive attributes/characteristics of the person(s, relies on a personal story or anecdote that demonstrates the point, projects enthusiasm (smile, vocally expressive, sounds well-rehearsed, gives eye-contact to entire audience. Giving a eulogy: criteria: points out what was significant and good about the person, makes the person memorable (relates a personal story or anecdote, expresses sorrow or deep regret, sounds well-rehearsed, gives eye-contact to entire audience.
