Preparing and Giving Welcome and Closing Remarks

opening remark

Address warms up and captures the attention of the audience for an event.

opening remarks

Usually, it is given to welcome and thank the audience for coming to the event, acknowledge guests, and inform everyone of the program and goal/s of the event.

closing remarks

the last sentence, paragraph or concluding part of your speech or presentation.

lets the audience know that the speech is supposed to end

What us the main purpose of closing remarks?

1. Indicate that the speech is close to the end
2. Give a rundown of your speech/presentation
3. Make eye-contact

What should you do when giving closing remarks?

1. Don't make the closing remarks lengthy
2. Don't end with a simple 'Thank You"
3. Don't add new material out of no where

What should you not do when giving closing remarks?

Fitting Remark

The most basic remark of them all. It's to the point, decisive and direct. The idea of your presentation is conveyed through this remark.

Motivational Remark

A type of remark used when the speaker uses motivational quotes, phrases, or even dialogues for that matter. The objective is to leave the audience on a 'motivated to do something' note.

Expository Remark

A type of remark where the speaker shares his anecdotes, his own experience or has a very relatable end to his speech.

Contemplative Remark

A type of remark that leaves the audience pondering over what the speaker has said. Its goal is to make the audience think about all factors.

Propositional Remark

In this remark, the speaker ends with a piece of advice for the audience.

Rhetoric Remark

This remark has to do with a question that doesn't really need an answer. The speaker leaves the audience hanging with this question.

Funny Remark

A remark that contains humor. It lightens the environment and works as a tool to break the ice between the speaker and the audience.

Factual Remark

In this type of remark, the speaker ends with some facts related to his speech and presentation.

Call-to-Action Remark

This is the most common remark and can be utilized in most of the closing remarks. It is simply requesting your audience to take a step forward and take action towards the theme of your speech.

Activity Remark

This closing remark can be one of a kind for the audience. In this kind of a remark the speaker can undertake an activity that will help the audience understand the theme of the speech with an act of creativity.