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Acceptance speech  a brief statement made upon the receipt of an award, gift, or special honor.
After-dinner speech  a presentation that entertains or enlightens in an amusing way.
Charisma  the ability to influence others in specific situations through personal dynamism, likability, and vision.
Coherent  easy to follow; logical and consistent.
Derived credibility  the credibility, or belief, in a speaker that is created by the content of the message and the manner in which it is presented.
Dynamism  energy and drive.
Enduring credibility  the impression of credibility that remains with your audience.
Initial credibility  the credibility you bring to a situation by virtue of your reputation or accomplishments.
Inspirational speech  a presentation that aims to motivate listeners and arouse their passions.
Patterned  follows a regular order.
Speech of introduction  a presentation that gives the audience information about the key speaker.
Speech of tribute  a presentation that includes eulogies, toasts, and other speeches that commemorate special events such as national holidays.
Speech that demonstrates  a presentation that shows audiences how to do something.
Speech that describes  a presentation that provides details of an object or concept.
Speech that explains  a presentation that teaches about or clarifies an event or development.
Speech that narrates  a presentation that uses an extended story to make a statement.
Self-deprecating  criticizing or making fun of oneself.







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