Unit 6: The outline: parts of your speech

2. 3. Conclusion

This is the time when you summarize what you have said so far, paraphrasing the main idea. You do not want to repeat what you said in the introduction, but you want to create a lasting impression on your audience. Sometimes you may want to call them to act, but you always want to create a memorable ending. Your audience needs a sense of closure, so do not end your speech too abruptly, and do not make the conclusion too short. It should be similar in length to the introduction, about 10% of your speech as a whole.