Question

look at this public service announcement.

recycle it, dont trash it!
united states environmental protection agency
william k. reilly, administrator

what is the purpose of this public service announcement?

• to encourage people to donate to recycling programs
• to encourage people to join recycling advocacy groups
• to encourage people to collect recyclable materials in their areas
• to encourage people to recycle instead of throw things away

Explanation:

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Analyze the visual and textual elements of the PSA

The public service announcement (PSA) features the slogan "RECYCLE IT, DON'T TRASH IT!" alongside the seal of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Determine the primary message and call to action

The imperative verbs "recycle" and "don't trash" directly instruct the audience to choose recycling over throwing items into the garbage.

Evaluate the given multiple-choice options

• Option 1 focuses on donating money/resources, which is not mentioned.
• Option 2 focuses on joining advocacy groups, which is not the main message.
• Option 3 focuses on collecting materials in areas, which is too specific.
• Option 4 directly matches the slogan's message to recycle instead of throwing things away.

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<mcq-option>to encourage people to donate to recycling programs</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>to encourage people to join recycling advocacy groups</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>to encourage people to collect recyclable materials in their areas</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>to encourage people to recycle instead of throw things away</mcq-correct>
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Answer:

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Analyze the visual and textual elements of the PSA

The public service announcement (PSA) features the slogan "RECYCLE IT, DON'T TRASH IT!" alongside the seal of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Determine the primary message and call to action

The imperative verbs "recycle" and "don't trash" directly instruct the audience to choose recycling over throwing items into the garbage.

Evaluate the given multiple-choice options

• Option 1 focuses on donating money/resources, which is not mentioned.
• Option 2 focuses on joining advocacy groups, which is not the main message.
• Option 3 focuses on collecting materials in areas, which is too specific.
• Option 4 directly matches the slogan's message to recycle instead of throwing things away.

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<mcq-option>to encourage people to donate to recycling programs</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>to encourage people to join recycling advocacy groups</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>to encourage people to collect recyclable materials in their areas</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>to encourage people to recycle instead of throw things away</mcq-correct>
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