closing lines
Speech's last sentences
Closing lines are the final sentences of a piece of writing—a novel, essay, speech, or letter.
The term recognizes that endings carry special weight: The closing lines of *The Great Gatsby* are among the most quoted in American literature.
In correspondence, closing lines refer to the formulaic sign-off before a signature: Sincerely, Best regards, With love.
- farewellLeave-taking expression
- final goodbyeConclusive parting statement
- goodbyeDeparting salutation
- endingFinal portion of something
- curtainFabric hung for privacy
finale · sign-off · over and out · parting · conclusion · last words · signing off · exit · wrap-up · epilogue · sendoff · adieu · fade out · end credits · the end · that's all folks · end of story · credits
- classic excerptsto be or not to be, call me Ishmael, once upon a time, nevermore, et tu Brute
- Famous Linesclassic quotes, one-liners, catchphrases, dialogue, monologues
- correspondenceletters, letter, handwritten letters, family letters, missives
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Initial text of work
opening remarks · opening statement · salutation · greeting · preamble
closing linesopening lines
Initial text of work
exposition · setup · beginning · hook · premise
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