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Click here to read Chapter 17 of Public Speaking: the Virtual Text and then, IN YOUR OWN WORDS (not copied from the textbook) answer the following questions, numbered and written in paragraph form:
Explain what epideictic speaking is and discuss the influence of epideictic speaking on what we know about special occasion speaking today. Give at least one example of your own.
Briefly list and describe each type of special occasion speech covered in the chapter.
What are the most important guidelines for an effective after-dinner speech?
What role should humor play in a special occasion speech? What steps can you take to use humor effectively?