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370 Chapter 12 Word Elements: Speech and WritingAaron wasskilled atdeliveringfunny andexpressivemonologues.Courtesy author8. prologue (noun) prōlôgFrom Greek: pro- (before) log (speak)a. the introduction to a literary or artistic workIf you skip the prologue, you won’t understand thereasons the author wrote the novel.b. an introductory eventThe qualifying race is a prologue to the actualcompetition. Common Phraseprologue tovoc, vok9. advocate (verb) ădvə-kāt; (noun) ădvə-k˘tFrom Latin: ad- (toward) voc (to voice, call)a. to urge publicly; to argue for (verb)The senator advocated for improved veteran’s benefits.Several public interest groups advocate increased fundingfor education.b. a person who urges a cause (noun)Food safety advocates worked for increased inspectionsof the meat and produce sold in supermarkets.I am an advocate of free speech.Copyright © Cengage Learning. All Right Reserved.