Question

11 - the role of the conclusion
learning objective: list the best practices for summarizing your ideas in the conclusion of a speech.
which of the following is not the role of a conclusion in a speech?
a.) signaling to the audience that the speech is over
b.) returning to the main idea of your speech
c.) leaving your audience with something to think about
d.) introducing new evidence to support your thesis

Explanation:

Analyze the functions of a speech conclusion

• Signaling the end of the speech, summarizing main ideas, and leaving a memorable impact are standard functions of a conclusion.

Identify the incorrect role

• Introducing new evidence or main points should occur in the body of the speech, not in the conclusion.

Answer:

• a.) Signaling to the audience that the speech is over
• b.) Returning to the main idea of your speech
• c.) Leaving your audience with something to think about
• d.) Introducing new evidence to support your thesis (Correct answer)