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Commemorative Speech Assignment

Specific Purpose: To pay tribute to an object or invention which has made a difference in your life and/or the life of others (no electronics such as includes TV, cell phone, computer, TiVo, etc.)

Length: 3-4 minutes (thirty-second grace period either way).

1. Start with a narrative or quotation (see bartleby.com for example) to elevate the person, occasion, subject, etc. (attention-getter)

2. Explain why you are honoring this (credibility) and want to pay a tribute (reveal topic). Formulate one simple sentence to express why your subject deserves to be honored (your thesis!)

3. Continue using the format of an informative speech, but pay attention to LANGUAGE, make sure it is elevated and inspiring.

3. Consider the type of ceremony where this speech will take place. Is it a formal and ceremonial gathering? What does your audience think about the subject? Why are they there? 

4. Refer to the particular contributions, achievements or merits of the honoree. Give concrete examples. This can be a list or a narrative (story).  

5. Consider your honoree in light of the values and beliefs of your audience. Why are these contributions, this way of thinking valuable to the audience? Why does the audience need to value these same traits?

6. Can you come up with a brief story, an illustration, a quote, a creative and organized visual aid, and/or figurative language? Can you reveal any not well known factors or achievement? How does your subject benefit society?  7. Praise the special characteristics or virtues. Tell the public an insight story, but only mention the positive sides.  8. What are the major specific characteristics or virtues your honoree possesses or caused you to possess? Courage, compassion, kindness, great defender of family values, wisdom, energy, charity, etc? 9. End your speech with a short quotation, or refer back to the original quotation or story, reminding the audience why your subject is truly worthy of being honored. 10. REMEMBER: Be honest and sincere (focusing on the positive), use expressive and elevated language, but do not over exaggerate.

Organization:

· A written preparation outline is required for this speech and should include all relevant content and sources. Follow the model of an INFORMATIVE SPEECH.

· A speaker's outline/notecard is recommended when delivering the speech. (For an example see pages 218-224 in your text.) It should be DELIVERED, not READ.

Sources:

· At least one outside source must be mentioned in the speech and referenced properly (APA style) in outline.

Visual Aid: A visual aid is required. It may be a Power Point presentation, but the object is best.

Self-Assessment: video critique is required