Ancient Secrets for Better Public Speaking: The Close

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O.K. The moment we’ve all been waiting for, the Peroratio or final appeal. This is where you make your last stand and close out your presentation.

The key ingredients to a good Peroratio are:

The strongest and most eloquent arguments in support of your topic,

Just enough emotion to evoke a response in your audience,

A call to action.

Here are some examples:

Job Interview: “I believe that I’ve illustrated that I’m a good match for this position. I’m excited to get started and help your department meet its goals. Is there any reason why you can’t offer me the job right now?”

Sales Pitch: “The Acme Widget saves you time and money. It will give you the time you need to spend with your family and enjoy your life. How would you like to pay for this?”
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