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Toast or Roast !The purpose of this speech is for you to present a commemorative speech in one of two forms: either a toast or a roast. Below are the requirements for each type speech that you can present but you only need to pick ONE. !TOAST: Pick something in your life (a person, an event, an object, etc.) that you think is really fantastic. The goal of this speech is to present three (3) very specific reasons as to why this topic is so great for you personally by honoring the topic in some manner with messages of good will towards the topic. For example, if you choose your grandmother, you could talk about how she was/is a great wife, mother and grandmother, etc. Personalize the presentation with stories, anecdotes, or relevant quotes. !ROAST: Pick something in your life (a person, an event, an object, etc.) that you think is really awful. The goal of this speech is to present three (3) very specific reasons as to why this topic is so appalling for you personally by poking fun at the topic in a good-natured way. For example, if you choose the “sport” of NASCAR, you could talk about how you do not understand the ability to drive a car as a professional sport, the anticlimactic (sans wrecks) nature of the event, and the monotony of constantly turning left. You will make jokes but do not offend by taking care with your language choices. A roast is not about ripping something apart but honoring it is by making fun of it. MUST BE CAREFUL WITH THIS CHOICE SO NOT WANT TO OFFEND ANYONE. ! Your outline is due before class on Tuesday June 5th, 2018. The outline is worth 20 points and the speech is worth 50 points. Once you have decided on the format and topic of the speech, you need create a 5 – 7 minute extemporaneous speech about that topic. Essentially, you are presenting a persuasive value speech that is ceremonial in nature, language, and structure. Below is the form that will be used to evaluate you during the speech. !!

Element Notes U N A C E

Get attention and reveal topic

Preview main points

Relate to the audience throughout

Main point clear, supported (examples, stories)

Organization and transitions clear

Signal conclusion, summarized main points

Memorable ending, something to think about

Vocal: articulation, variety, tone, Eye contact

Nonverbals: gesture, eye contact, mannerisms

Use of visual aid

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