PSA Review

What does 'PSA' stand for in the context of public communication?

• Public Service Announcement

• Personal Safety Alert

• Public Safety Advisory

• Personal Service Announcement

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a PSA?

• It is a paid advertisement

• It aims to inform and educate the public

• It is a fictional story

• It is a private message

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Identify the correct sentence structure for a PSA:

• A PSA should be long and detailed

• A PSA should be concise and to the point

• A PSA should use complex language

• A PSA should be humorous

Which of the following is an example of a PSA topic?

• A new movie release

• A sale at a local store

• The importance of wearing seatbelts

• A celebrity gossip

What is the primary purpose of a PSA?

• To entertain

• To inform and educate

• To sell a product

• To confuse

Which literary device is often used in PSAs to emphasize a point?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

• Irony

In terms of tone, how should a PSA be presented?

• Casual and informal

• Serious and authoritative

• Sarcastic and humorous

• Indifferent and neutral

Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of a PSA?

• A call to action

• A clear message

• A fictional narrative

• A focus on public interest

What is an effective way to start a PSA?

• With a joke

• With a shocking fact or statistic

• With a long introduction

• With a personal story

Which audience is a PSA typically aimed at?

• A specific individual

• The general public

• A private organization

• A small group of friends