Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
This advertisement appeals to two levers: social image (“seen driving the latest”) and economic value (“good resale”). We test which assumptions support this message.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
For an ad to be persuasive along specific lines, it must assume its audience values those very lines.
Step-by-Step Solution:
I: The promise of good resale is persuasive only if buyers care about resale value. Implicit.II: Emphasising “most contemporary design” assumes design is an important purchase driver. Implicit.
Verification / Alternative check:
Were either factor unimportant to consumers, the messaging would lose force.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
“Only I/Only II” omits a necessary assumption; “Neither/Either” mischaracterises the dual emphasis.
Common Pitfalls:
Assuming advertisements only rely on one motivator when they explicitly use two.
Final Answer:
Both I and II are implicit.
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