UNDERSTANDING,

PREPARING, AND
GIVING ROAST AND
TOAST SPEECHES
ENGLISH 10
A great way to spice up celebratons and festivities is
through giving roast and toast speeches.
A roast speech, as the term implies, is affectionately mocking the
man or the lady of the hour. Roast are often performed at birthday
parties, retirement parties, and other occasions where someone
with a sense of humor is being honored. The speaker balances
love and sarcasm as the goal of the speech is to poke fun
without offending or hurting..
Example:
-"Some drink from the fountain of knowledge, he only
gargled"
-"Takes him 12 hours to watch 60 Minutes"
-"He brings a lot of joy whenever he leaves the room"

A toast speech, on the other hand, is a short message of

congratulations, appreciation, aand remembrance that is
usually followed by a drink
Example:
-"May you live as long as you like,
And have all you like as long as you live."

-"My heart is as full as my glass when I drink to

you, old friend!"

-Wishing them all the health, wealth and

happiness in the world, I'd like you all to join
me in toasting the happy couple. Ladies and
Gentlemen, the bride and groom.”
HERE ARE SOME TIPS IN PREPARING FOR
AND GIVING THE ROAST AND TOAST
SPEECHES:
1. Prepare. Gather your thoughts and decide on the
details you would want to share. Then, write an
outline. This will help you be organized and brief.
2. Respect. While fun and humor are the objectives,
avoid mentioning painful memories or inapproriate
details from the past. Make sure too that you are
comfortable delivering the jokes you have
prepared.
 HERE ARE SOME TIPS IN PREPARING FOR
AND GIVING THE ROAST AND TOAST
SPEECHES:
3. Appropriate. As you deliver your
speech, introduce your self and your
relationship to the person of the hour.
Remind yourself to refer to the purpose
of the event
QUESTIONS:
 QUESTIONS:
1.What is the purpose of a roast speech?
2.How does a roast speech differ from a toast speech?
3.Can a roast speech still be considered good-natured even
if it includes harsh jokes or criticism?
4.What are some strategies for delivering a successful toast
speech?
5.In what type of setting is it appropriate to give a roast or
toast speech?
THANKYOU FOR
NOT LISTENING!