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The Toast: The Ubiquitous Speech of Honor and Goodwill
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After reading "Digital Dive: The Toast: The Ubiquitous Speech of Honor and Goodwill", consider the questions below. Then “submit” your response.
1. Who delivered the better toast? Why?
Correct answers will vary. Correct answers should consider that the first toast is longer and gives more information about both the speaker and the person receiving the toast. For more help, see Speeches of Praise or Blame: Weddings, Toasts, and Roasts.
2. Which speech better exemplifies the elements of a toast?
Correct answers will vary. Correct answers should consider that the first toast begins by thanking the audience directly. Then, the speaker introduces herself. Then, she shares a kind anecdote about her experience with Mi-young. Correct answers may also consider that the second toast lacks these elements and brings up a negative trait of Mi-young, when toasts should be kept positive. For more help, see Speeches of Praise or Blame: Weddings, Toasts, and Roasts.
3. How might you improve the less successful speech?
Correct answers will vary. Correct answers should reiterate the tips about speeches, including to thank the audience, introduce yourself, share a story, and close the toast. Correct answers may also mention that toasts should be short and cheerful. For more help, see Speeches of Praise or Blame: Weddings, Toasts, and Roasts.