Answers191 CR ELA 9Creating a PSA

Creating a PSA — Quiz Answers

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

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An edgy, stylish font, which makes the information in the PSA seem more up to date.
B
A simple, legible font, which makes the information in the PSA easier to read.
C
A fancy, cursive font, which makes it seem that great detail was given to the PSA’s creation.
D
A gothic, old-fashioned font, which makes the information in the PSA seem more credible.
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Examine this PSA. Open image in full-screen view Which change would most strengthen the message of this PSA?

A
the use of more appealing and engaging images
B
the use of text that is concise and easy to read
C
the inclusion of brighter and more cheerful colors
D
the inclusion of evidence to support the message
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Which are ways that a PSA creator can share a viewpoint? Choose three correct answers.

A
highlighting a benefit of taking action
B
providing a strategy for taking action
C
choosing a font that is easy to read
D
listing the sources used for the PSA
E
featuring an important fact or statistic
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Examine this PSA. Open image in full-screen view If the creator of this PSA wanted to encourage kids to read more by featuring an important fact or statistic about the benefit of reading, which would be the best fact or statistic to add?

A
Statistics show that there are as many as 775 million adults who cannot read and write worldwide, 64 percent of whom are women.
B
Research has found a direct link between the amount of time children read for pleasure and their academic reading achievement.
C
Students who read below grade level are twice as likely to drop out of high school than those who read at or above grade level.
D
It is estimated that only one-third of eighth graders and students entering high school are considered proficient in reading.
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Which of these items are elements of an effective PSA? Select the correct answer in each row.

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

A
Image with description A seatbelt in place.
B
Image with description A person driving a car.
C
Image with description A woman fastening her seatbelt.
D
Image with description A child's car seat.
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In addition to supporting the viewpoint, evidence in a PSA should be

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detailed and humorous.
B
lengthy and verifiable.
C
concise and credible.
D
brief and entertaining.
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Read the evidence and viewpoint: Evidence : Studies have shown that sending or receiving a text message diverts a driver’s attention for an average of​ 4 point 6 seconds. Viewpoint : Cell phones should never be used while driving. Which best uses the evidence to support the viewpoint?

A
Cell phones are to blame for people who are distracted while driving, especially since studies have proven that sending or receiving a text message while driving takes an average of 4 point 6 seconds.
B
Distractions, such as sending and receiving text messages, are extremely dangerous for those driving, which is why great care should be taken to avoid any unnecessary distractions.
C
One major distraction that should be eliminated while driving is cell phones, as studies have shown that sending or receiving a text message diverts a driver’s attention from the road for an average of 4 point 6 seconds.
D
On average, text messages take 4 point 6 seconds to send or receive, which is a major distraction while driving and performing daily activities, especially if one sends and receives a lot of text messages throughout a day.
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Examine this PSA. Open image in full-screen view How is the creator of this PSA sharing a viewpoint about the importance of reading?

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by featuring a specific fact about the importance of reading
B
by showing what will happen if people do not read frequently
C
by highlighting one of the benefits that comes from reading
D
by providing a strategy for encouraging kids to read more often

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