Statement: “Television P — the neighbour’s envy, the owner’s pride.” — a TV advertisement. Assumptions: I. Catchy slogans appeal to people. II. People tend to feel envious of neighbours’ superior possessions. III. People want to annoy their neighbours.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: I and II are implicit

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The slogan appeals to status signalling and social comparison. The advertiser uses a memorable line to trigger desire. We must identify necessary assumptions behind such a line.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Claim leverages envy and pride as motivators.
  • No explicit claim about intent to irritate neighbours.


Concept / Approach:
An assumption must be reasonably believed by the advertiser for the slogan to be persuasive.


Step-by-Step Solution:
I: If catchy slogans did not appeal, the creative choice would be pointless. Implicit.II: The pitch relies on social comparison: people are often sensitive to neighbours’ possessions. Implicit.III: “People want to be annoyed/annoy neighbours” is neither suggested nor required. Not implicit.


Verification / Alternative check:
Even absent real malice, signalling pride or triggering envy can influence purchase behaviour.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • Only III / I and III / All: incorrect because III is not assumed.
  • Only II: misses I, which underlies the creative device.


Common Pitfalls:
Reading exaggerated literal meanings into figurative advertising language.


Final Answer:
I and II are implicit.

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