Writing an Advocacy Letter, Essay, or Speech
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What is the primary aim of a campaign?

  • To sell products or services
  • To entertain people
  • To take action toward a specific cause (correct)
  • To provide information about a topic

Which of the following is NOT an important reminder for delivering a campaign speech?

  • Use vocal variety and projection
  • Make eye contact with the audience
  • Move around the stage or platform
  • Speak in a monotone voice (correct)

What is the purpose of advocacy?

  • To support a specific cause, principle, or policy (correct)
  • To entertain people
  • To promote a particular product or service
  • To provide general information

When delivering a campaign speech, what should you do if you forget parts of your speech?

<p>Create some judgements by telling personal stories, anecdotes, or jokes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended tone for a campaign speech?

<p>Positive, upbeat, and uplifting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about campaigns is NOT true?

<p>Campaigns are primarily focused on selling products or services (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be the focus in the introductory paragraph of an advocacy letter or essay?

<p>Stating the issue directly but not forcefully (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should be avoided when writing the body of an advocacy letter or essay?

<p>Using sentence fragments or run-on sentences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the conclusion in an advocacy letter or essay?

<p>To tap into the emotions of the audience and encourage their support for the cause (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to research extensively when writing an advocacy letter or essay?

<p>To have a comprehensive understanding of the issue's history, recent developments, and upcoming projects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when using information from external sources in an advocacy letter or essay?

<p>Acknowledge and cite the sources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when writing an advocacy letter or essay?

<p>Using a tone that implies desperation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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