Prepare and deliver a speech to entertain that would be approximately two minutes (equates to two typed pages) in length. The goal of a speech to entertain is to have the audience relax, smile, and en

Prepare and deliver a speech to entertain that would be approximately two minutes (equates to two typed pages) in length. The goal of a speech to entertain is to have the audience relax, smile, and enjoy the occasion.

Your speech should have a main point, or “message” and hopefully include a mix of humor with a more serious morals or “lesson learned.” In other words, there should be a point to the speech instead of a series of one-liners strung together, one after another. You might include a lighthearted story that reveals a life lesson you have learned, examine a common topic from a different (or unexpected) point of view, or take a lighthearted look at a particular issue and have some fun with it. Always make an effort to select an audience-centered topic and try to personalize your content to engage your audience.

Topics may include:

• Wedding toast (best man or maid/matron of honor speech)
• Birthday speech
• Farewell speech
• Graduation speech
• Funeral speech
• Commemorative speech