Summarize the most important points of your speech. In a speech addressing alternative energy sources, for example, re-list any power types you covered (such as solar and geothermal) and where they fit into the overall theme of your speech. In a speech about an historical event, list the key players and important milestones.
State the main idea of your speech in one sentence. Rephrase or repeat your introduction thesis. Say, for instance, "Alternative energy sources are an important investment for both the future of our environment and the strength of our economy," or "The Battle of Gettysburg changed the momentum of the Civil War and thus was its most important skirmish."
Connect the speech to your audience by addressing themes that will resonate emotionally. Explain how alternative energy provides new economic opportunities for struggling towns, healthier environments for families with children and lower energy costs for people living within tight budgets. Talk about the way in which the audience's community was shaped by the events of the Civil War.
Insert a statement that covers what you expect your audience to do, if appropriate. Remind listeners of the importance of voting and remembering the mistakes of the past, for example, or encourage them to find methods for making their homes more energy efficient.
End your speech with a strong quote or personal story that reflects the main point of your speech and will be easy for the crowd to remember. Use a quote from a soldier on the battlefield or one of his commanding officers, for example, or find a remark made by a respected scientist to drive home your point about alternative energy.