Language of Campaign and Advocacy

Question 1

public support of an idea, plan, or way of doing something; process of supporting a cause or proposal

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Advocacy

Question 2

to try to achieve something such as the election of someone, by taking part in a number of planned activities

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Campaign

Question 3

providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who may be excluded or marginalized

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Inclusiveness

Question 4

use of peaceful means and not force to bring about political or social change

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Nonviolence

Question 5

short and clear

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Concise

Question 6

polite and showing respect

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Courteous

Question 7

says language is a system of signs that express ideas, comparable to a system of writing

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Ferdinand de Saussure

Question 8

says language is purely human and non-instinctive method of communicating ideas

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Edward Sapir

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says language is an expression of ideas by means of speech-sounds combined into words and sentences

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Henry Sweet

Question 10

3 campaign characteristics

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style, inclusiveness, and nonviolence

Question 11

refers to the type of language and phrasing used, plus their effect on the audience; clarity and appropriateness

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style

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2 styles

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direct/plain and indirect/ornate

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direct delivery of statements

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direct style/plain

Question 14

flowery words in language

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indirect style/ornate

Question 15

4 questions of clarity and appropriateness

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1. fit speaking pattern
2. adapt to audience
3. suitable for the context
4. appropriate for topic of speech

Question 16

language devoid of discriminatory perspective

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inclusiveness

Question 17

campaign speech free from derogatory remarks and obscene words

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non-violent

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4 parts of campaign

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introduction, summary of qualifications, foundational ideas, conclusion

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4 key elements of advocacy

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1. functioning by speaking out, acting, or writing
2. minimal conflict of interest
3. promotion of person’s welfare, well-being, and justice
4. vigor of action

Question 20

if you have an advocacy, you act on it; your advocacy is an active issue

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functioning by speaking out, acting, or writing

Question 21

an advocate knows their interests and needs, and makes sure not it is not in conflict of what they are advocating for

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minimal conflict of interest

Question 22

an advocate does this because the well-being of the disadvantaged are often at risk

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promotion of person’s welfare, well-being, and justice

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advocacy requires fervor and depth of feelings; taking the lead, having a sense of urgency

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vigor of action

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3C’s of advocacy

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1. Be courteous at all times
2. Be candid
3. Be concise

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Outline of advocacy speech

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1. opening statement 2. issue 3. arguments 4. facts 5. conclusion

Question 26

states the main point of the advocacy and a brief background

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opening statement

Question 27

refers to the concern you are advocating for

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issue

Question 28

your position on the issue

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arguments

Question 29

support your position with pieces of evidence

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facts

Question 30

conclude with a thought-provoking statement convincing the audience to stand with your cause

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conclusion