You are encouraged, but not required, to build off of your narrative essay or research essay for this assignment. Whether you choose to take this approach or to do something completely new, remember that the fundamentals of essay-writing and rhetorical practice remain the same: choose a narrow focus with a clear controlling purpose - - that is, a distinct sense of what your audience should take away from your presentation that is somehow, felt, or believed before. You will still need evidence and examples to develop your discussion, so be sure to choose a researchable topic of importance to you that you think audiences should be excited about. Part of your task is to engage the audience, so don’t be afraid to show your passion.