Evaluating advertisement assumptions: The ad claims "Double your money in five months." Determine which assumption(s) are implicit for such a pitch (I: The assurance is not genuine; II: People want their money to grow).

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Only assumption II is implicit

Explanation:

Given data

  • Advertisement promise: 'Double your money in five months.'
  • Assumption I: The assurance is not genuine.
  • Assumption II: People desire growth of their invested money.

Concept/Approach
Advertisements rely on the audience's wants. They do not assume their own claim is false; that would defeat the persuasive purpose.


Step-by-step reasoning
1) The pitch presupposes that the target audience is attracted by rapid growth of funds — Assumption II.2) Questioning genuineness (I) contradicts the advertiser's stance and is not necessary for the existence of the ad.


Verification/Alternative
Even if the offer were true or false, the ad's existence rests on the belief that people want quick returns.


Common pitfalls

  • Projecting scepticism (I) as the advertiser's own assumption.

Final Answer
Only assumption II is implicit.

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