Conclusions

The conclusion of the speech is the last thing that the audience, or listener, hears. It is your time to make a lasting impression upon the listener and to allow them to remember your speech.A conclusion shouldn't be abrupt, and should be worked into and blended into the body of the speech. the main topic of the speech should flow into the conclusion.

The conclusion also should not be excessively long, and not necessarily used to add extra time to a speech. No new topics or points should be introduced and the conclusion should only be used to restate your opinions or your main points. Often times it may be a good idea to say "in conclusion" or "in summary". Other times a call to action may be more appropriate. Other suggestions for conclusions include but are not limited to quotes, rhetorical questions, restating the thesis, or humor.