Video Activity 6.4: Gentz, “My Hero, Marilyn Hamilton”

After watching Gentz, “My Hero, Marilyn Hamilton,” consider the question(s) below. Then “submit” your response.

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Question

Watch Lillian Gentz’s speech. What do you believe her rhetorical purpose is? How did she narrow her topic? If you were going to deliver a speech about a hero in your life, what main points would you emphasize? Why?