Explain why entertainment is not the only purpose of a speech for a special occasion.

What will be an ideal response?

- The idea that the only purpose for a special occasion speech is to entertain is misleading.
- There may be situations where entertaining is not the goal at all.
- Many speeches designed to entertain have an underlying message.
- A speaker may use an entertaining speech to "lighten the load" of a more serious situation.
- A special occasion speech may be used to strengthen commitment.
- It is important for the speaker to know the purpose of a special occasion speech and make strategic choices to accomplish this goal.