Creating a PSA

Examine the following two PSAs. What is one reason the first PSA could be considered more effective than the second one?

(A) It includes an engaging image.

Examine the following PSA. Which elements are included in this PSA? Check all that apply.

(A) an appealing image (B) a slogan (D) a call to action

Which elements are most likely to be included in public service announcements? Check all that apply.

(A) facts or statistics (B) diagrams or charts (E) appealing images

In a print PSA promoting the use of seatbelts, which font would be best to use, and why?

(B) A simple, legible font, which makes the information in the PSA easier to read.

Examine the following PSA. Which piece of evidence best supports the viewpoint of this PSA?

(B) Fighting disease and hunger are two goals of the Peace Corps.

A public service announcement attempts to

(B) persuade people to take action on an important issue.

Examine the following PSA. This PSA is addressing a (cigarette)

(B) safety procedure.

Which image would be best to use in a PSA promoting seatbelt safety?

(C)

Examine the following PSA. How is the creator of this PSA sharing a viewpoint about the importance of reading?

(C) by highlighting one of the benefits that comes from reading

In addition to supporting the viewpoint, evidence in a PSA should be

(C) concise and credible.

Examine the following PSA. This PSA is addressing a

(C) social issue.

Examine the following PSA. Which change would most strengthen the message of this PSA?

(C) the inclusion of evidence to support the message

Examine the following PSA. Which change in visual elements would most strengthen the message of this PSA?

(D) adding at least one appealing or engaging image

Public service announcements often address social issues, rules or laws, safety protocols, or

(D) aspects of local news.

Examine the following PSA. The purpose of this PSA is to persuade people to

(D) completely extinguish cigarettes every time.

Public service announcements (PSAs) often use promises promotions advertisements to support the reasons for their viewpoint.

evidence