A public service announcement (PSA) shows a group of teenagers walking together down train tracks. Suddenly a train speeds up on them and one of the friends is crushed. What tactic is this PSA using to persuade teenagers to not walk on train tracks?

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The PSA uses a fear-based appeal by showing a dramatic and frightening scenario to evoke fear and caution in teenagers, persuading them to avoid walking on train tracks.

A Public Service Announcement (PSA) Shows a Group of Teenagers