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Ceremonial Speeches

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Types of Ceremonial Speeches

Ceremonial speeches are speeches given during a ceremony and tend to be specific for people and follow a certain level of formality and etiquette.

Speech of introduction Introduce a loved one or famous person	Acceptance Speech (Award Ceremony)	Eulogy Write an eulogy for a loved one.
Tribute Speeches (can be to a person, occasion, or monument)	Milestone Speech Promotion, Graduation, Retirement Speeches	Special Occassion After dinner speech or toast: Birthday, New Year’s Eve, Religious Holiday, 4th of July, etc.

Acceptance Speech

Tips for Introduction Speech

Eulogy

Outline: three elements of ceremonial speeches

Identification: relate to your audience.
Magnification: find traits about the person you are talking about and magnify them.
Narration: tell a story to help your audience feel something.

Outline

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