Discuss special occasion speeches in general, naming their primary purposes and giving

examples of the occasions at which such speeches are given.

Provide specifics of two types of
the more common special occasions that were covered in the text.
What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary; student should cover that these speeches make occasions more
special and memorable; should mention some typical special occasion speeches such as
commencement, award, retirement, memorial, introduction, presentation, and
acceptance speeches as well as toasts and eulogies; and should give some details
relative to two of the types mentioned in the text.

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