Epideictic Speech

You should select either a speech of recognition, praise/blame, inspiration/encouragement, or mourning. Think about the purpose of the speech, and contemplate the occasion/context. Beginning with your context, and analysis of audience/topic, continue to use methods of Invention to develop things that could be said. Consider the generic structures attendant to each category of speech, and consider applicable commonplaces/topoi. You do not need to have a visual aid for this speech.

Categories of celebratory speech:

1. Recognition

-- Speeches of Introduction, Presentation, Acceptance

2. Praise/Blame

-- Weddings, Toasts, Roasts

3. Inspiration/Encouragement & Motivational

-- Sermons, Jeremiads, Lectures; After-Dinner/Keynote; Commemorative (rallies, commencements)

4. Mourning

--Eulogies