Video and Multimedia

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Video

The Commencement Address
“You Are Not Special Commencement Speech”
This is a successful high school commencement address.

The Eulogy
“How to Give an Epic Eulogy”
The speaker gives tips when speaking to remember another life.

The Speech of Acceptance
“Will Ferrell Hilarious Acceptance Speech at the Mark Twain Comedy Award 2011”
This speaker entertains his audience with this acceptance speech.

Audio

The After-Dinner Speech
“Communication Steroids:  The After-Dinner Speech”
This podcast offers a wealth of dos and don’ts for delivering the after dinner speech.

The Speech of Tribute
“Wedding Speeches - Top Tips For Giving An Amazing Tribute To The Newlyweds”
Most students will probably have to give a wedding speech at one time in their lives.  Listen to some top tips for writing a wedding speech.

Your Responsibilities Delivering a Eulogy
"Funeral Poem 'When I Am Gone' - How To Write and Deliver A Eulogy Speech"
This audio link begins with a moving poem that can be read at a eulogy and follows with steps in the writing and delivering a eulogy, an occasion to mourn and remember, honor and celebrate a life.

Web Resources

Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
“Special Occasion Speeches”
This piece summarizes the special occasion speeches covered in Chapter 22.

The Speech of Introduction”
“The speech of Introduction”
Introductory speeches may not be the main event, but they are key for getting an audience acquainted with their main speaker.

The Speech of Presentation
“Top Tips for Effective Presentations”
Here are some tips for making a successful presentation.