What is a Public Service Announcement? If you don't know what it is, Google it. In your own words, now tell me what it is? What are they used for? Can you recall an example of a PSA you've seen before?
A Public Service Announcement is an important message that is used to inform or warn the public of something. For example, when you are watching TV and the weather is horrible outside and that loud beeping sound interrupts your American Idol marathon to inform you that there's a chance of a flash flood. With that giant weather map and big text showing with counties "in danger", how are you supposed to enjoy your favorite contestant use their god-given pipes? Public Service Announcements can also be less obnoxious though, and can be important. Occasionally, PSAs show the dangers of things like drinking and driving or texting while driving. These have good messages and are helpful at reminding people, or scaring them, into making the right choices.
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