Suddenly, she heard a loud bang, a thump and a scream that caused her to jump from the bed. The hair on the back of her neck stood straight up and her body became one big goosebump.
What does it mean to be an advocate?__n its broadest sense, advocacy means __ny public action to support and recommend a cause, policy or practice._ That covers a lot of public actions, from displaying_ a bumper sticker to sounding off with a bullhorn. But whether the action is slapping something on the back of a car or speaking in front of millions, every act of advocacy involves making some kind of public statement, one that says, __ support this._ Advocacy is a communicative act. Advocacy is also a persuasive act. __ support this_ is usually followed by another statement (sometimes only implied): _...and you should, too._ Advocacy not only means endorsing a cause or idea, but recommending, promoting, defending, or arguing for it.
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What does it mean to be an advocate?__n its broadest sense, advocacy means __ny public action to support and recommend a cause, policy or practice._ That covers a lot of public actions, from displaying_ a bumper sticker to sounding off with a bullhorn. But whether the action is slapping something on the back of a car or speaking in front of millions, every act of advocacy involves making some kind of public statement, one that says, __ support this._ Advocacy is a communicative act. Advocacy is also a persuasive act. __ support this_ is usually followed by another statement (sometimes only implied): _...and you should, too._ Advocacy not only means endorsing a cause or idea, but recommending, promoting, defending, or arguing for it.
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