Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: Only II and III are implicit
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:This creative advertisement discourages passive newspaper viewing and invites customers to the store for a direct experience. The task is to infer which assumptions must hold for this strategy to be sensible and effective.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:Advertising logic rests on capturing attention and prompting action. The unusual tone bets on curiosity (II) and on conversion to footfall (III). It does not require a sweeping claim that purchases are generally made just by seeing a product name in print (I).
Step-by-Step Solution:
Evaluate II: The ad’s contrarian line (“do not want you to see…”) is designed to stand out, assuming novelty will attract attention. II is necessary.Evaluate III: The call-to-action (“visit our shop”) presumes at least some readers will respond. III is necessary.Evaluate I: The ad does not depend on a claim about normal purchase decisions being based merely on ad names. I is not needed.Verification / Alternative check:Even if most buyers research more than an ad name, the campaign can still work by creating curiosity and driving store visits—anchoring II and III.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:Overgeneralizing about how people buy; missing the role of unusual hooks in advertising.
Final Answer:Only II and III are implicit
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