{"id":638,"date":"2025-05-14T21:31:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T21:31:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ccconline.org\/ppsccom1150publicspeaking\/?post_type=chapter&p=638"},"modified":"2025-07-13T21:52:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T21:52:53","slug":"conclusion-15","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ccconline.org\/ppsccom1150publicspeaking\/chapter\/conclusion-15\/","title":{"raw":"Conclusion","rendered":"Conclusion"},"content":{"raw":"Special occasion speaking is the most varied type of speaking to cover; however, there are some general rules to keep in mind regardless of what type you are engaged in. Remember that using good, evocative language is key, and that it is important that you deliver your speech in a way that both conveys the proper emotion for the occasion as well as allows you to give the speech exactly as you wrote it.\r\n
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Sample Outline: Commemorative (Tribute) Speech on Simone Biles<\/h6>\r\n<\/header>\r\n
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\r\n\r\nBy Kellie Barnes\r\n\r\nSpecific Purpose: To inspire my audience with the story of Simone Biles.\r\n\r\nIntroduction: \u201cI\u2019m not the next Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps. I\u2019m the first Simone Biles!\u201d Said Simone, and boy did she earn that kind of recognition! Some of you might hear that name and think of a random gymnast and some of you may hear that name and not know who it is at all; but today, before this class is over, I am going to make sure each and every one of you remember just how great she is and why she deserves to be recognized.\r\n\r\nThesis: A person whom I admire over all other athletes is Simone Biles.\r\n\r\nPreview: Simone is special in my eyes because she has overcome some big challenges in her life to get to where she is today. Not only is she a 3-time gymnastics champion, but she made history while doing it.\r\n\r\nI.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Simone overcame an extremely rough childhood in Columbus, Ohio, as both her mother and father were struggling with substance abuse.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Simone\u2019s grandparents took her and her siblings under their wings.<\/p>\r\n

B.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Soon her grandparents were able to adopt all of the grand-children at a fairly young age.<\/p>\r\n

C.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Although Simone didn\u2019t have the best relationship with her mom as a young child, she had plenty of women to step up in her life to fill that gap.<\/p>\r\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 She had a grandmother who was basically \u201cMom\u201d to her.<\/p>\r\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 She has also had the same gymnastics coach since she was 11 years old.<\/p>\r\nTransition: Although Simone had a rather disheartening childhood, she has emerged to be one of the best in her sport.\r\n\r\nII.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In her teens and standing at 4 foot 8 inches, Simone made a tremendous name for herself in the gymnastics world. These are just a few of her accomplishments.\r\n

A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Simone was the first female ever to win three worldwide all-around titles.<\/p>\r\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 She has the most World Championship gold medals won by a female gymnast in history with ten.<\/p>\r\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 She is the most decorated World Championship American gymnast with 14 total medals (10 gold, two silver, two bronze).<\/p>\r\n

B.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 She became the Olympic Gold medalist in vault, floor, Individual and Team all-around and Bronze medalist on Beam at 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.<\/p>\r\n

C.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 At just 19 years old, she became the most decorated female gymnast in America.<\/p>\r\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Right behind her the whole time stood her amazing family and support system.<\/p>\r\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 She is the first African American to become an all- around world champ.<\/p>\r\n

D.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Consequently, she has received many media awards and much attention.<\/p>\r\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 She was named one of the Most Influential People in the World list by TIME magazine.<\/p>\r\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 She was named Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year 2016.<\/p>\r\nTransition: Simone was so incredibly grateful that she had people to take her in and support her through all of her success she tried her best to do the same for others who were in need.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nIII. Simone started an amazing charity for foster kids as a way for her to give back.\r\n

A. Founded in 2015, Mattress Firm Foster Kids is now effective in 40 states nationwide.<\/p>\r\n

B. \u201cThis is such a personal cause for me because I know first-hand what it is like to be in foster care, the struggles and all,\u201d says Simone.<\/p>\r\n

C. This cause has given back more than 610,000 items, such as clothes and school supplies, to foster kids and their families.<\/p>\r\nConclusion: As I sit back and look at the life of Simone Biles I\u2019m amazed with all that she has done in such a short amount of time. At 20 years old she had given back to those in need, rose above many tough challenges in her life, and amongst all of that she is having the time of her life on the mat, and earning medals and honors while doing so. \u201cI\u2019m out here to prove what I\u2019m capable of\u201d said Simone and in my eyes, she is doing just\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"

Special occasion speaking is the most varied type of speaking to cover; however, there are some general rules to keep in mind regardless of what type you are engaged in. Remember that using good, evocative language is key, and that it is important that you deliver your speech in a way that both conveys the proper emotion for the occasion as well as allows you to give the speech exactly as you wrote it.<\/p>\n

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Sample Outline: Commemorative (Tribute) Speech on Simone Biles<\/h6>\n<\/header>\n
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By Kellie Barnes<\/p>\n

Specific Purpose: To inspire my audience with the story of Simone Biles.<\/p>\n

Introduction: \u201cI\u2019m not the next Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps. I\u2019m the first Simone Biles!\u201d Said Simone, and boy did she earn that kind of recognition! Some of you might hear that name and think of a random gymnast and some of you may hear that name and not know who it is at all; but today, before this class is over, I am going to make sure each and every one of you remember just how great she is and why she deserves to be recognized.<\/p>\n

Thesis: A person whom I admire over all other athletes is Simone Biles.<\/p>\n

Preview: Simone is special in my eyes because she has overcome some big challenges in her life to get to where she is today. Not only is she a 3-time gymnastics champion, but she made history while doing it.<\/p>\n

I.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Simone overcame an extremely rough childhood in Columbus, Ohio, as both her mother and father were struggling with substance abuse.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Simone\u2019s grandparents took her and her siblings under their wings.<\/p>\n

B.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Soon her grandparents were able to adopt all of the grand-children at a fairly young age.<\/p>\n

C.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Although Simone didn\u2019t have the best relationship with her mom as a young child, she had plenty of women to step up in her life to fill that gap.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 She had a grandmother who was basically \u201cMom\u201d to her.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 She has also had the same gymnastics coach since she was 11 years old.<\/p>\n

Transition: Although Simone had a rather disheartening childhood, she has emerged to be one of the best in her sport.<\/p>\n

II.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In her teens and standing at 4 foot 8 inches, Simone made a tremendous name for herself in the gymnastics world. These are just a few of her accomplishments.<\/p>\n

A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Simone was the first female ever to win three worldwide all-around titles.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 She has the most World Championship gold medals won by a female gymnast in history with ten.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 She is the most decorated World Championship American gymnast with 14 total medals (10 gold, two silver, two bronze).<\/p>\n

B.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 She became the Olympic Gold medalist in vault, floor, Individual and Team all-around and Bronze medalist on Beam at 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.<\/p>\n

C.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 At just 19 years old, she became the most decorated female gymnast in America.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Right behind her the whole time stood her amazing family and support system.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 She is the first African American to become an all- around world champ.<\/p>\n

D.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Consequently, she has received many media awards and much attention.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 She was named one of the Most Influential People in the World list by TIME magazine.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 She was named Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year 2016.<\/p>\n

Transition: Simone was so incredibly grateful that she had people to take her in and support her through all of her success she tried her best to do the same for others who were in need.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

III. Simone started an amazing charity for foster kids as a way for her to give back.<\/p>\n

A. Founded in 2015, Mattress Firm Foster Kids is now effective in 40 states nationwide.<\/p>\n

B. \u201cThis is such a personal cause for me because I know first-hand what it is like to be in foster care, the struggles and all,\u201d says Simone.<\/p>\n

C. This cause has given back more than 610,000 items, such as clothes and school supplies, to foster kids and their families.<\/p>\n

Conclusion: As I sit back and look at the life of Simone Biles I\u2019m amazed with all that she has done in such a short amount of time. At 20 years old she had given back to those in need, rose above many tough challenges in her life, and amongst all of that she is having the time of her life on the mat, and earning medals and honors while doing so. \u201cI\u2019m out here to prove what I\u2019m capable of\u201d said Simone and in my eyes, she is doing just<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":133,"menu_order":5,"template":"","meta":{"pb_show_title":"on","pb_short_title":"","pb_subtitle":"","pb_authors":[],"pb_section_license":""},"chapter-type":[],"contributor":[],"license":[],"class_list":["post-638","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"part":622,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ccconline.org\/ppsccom1150publicspeaking\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/638","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ccconline.org\/ppsccom1150publicspeaking\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ccconline.org\/ppsccom1150publicspeaking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ccconline.org\/ppsccom1150publicspeaking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/133"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ccconline.org\/ppsccom1150publicspeaking\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/638\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":862,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ccconline.org\/ppsccom1150publicspeaking\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/638\/revisions\/862"}],"part":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ccconline.org\/ppsccom1150publicspeaking\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/622"}],"metadata":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ccconline.org\/ppsccom1150publicspeaking\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/638\/metadata\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ccconline.org\/ppsccom1150publicspeaking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=638"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"chapter-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ccconline.org\/ppsccom1150publicspeaking\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapter-type?post=638"},{"taxonomy":"contributor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ccconline.org\/ppsccom1150publicspeaking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contributor?post=638"},{"taxonomy":"license","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ccconline.org\/ppsccom1150publicspeaking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/license?post=638"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}