46 Interpretation of the Question‘Advertisers seek only to ensurethat consumers make informedchoices.’ Discuss
Concept of advertisementJust informativee.g. Railway t/tableÆ
but intentionNo
catchyjingles No persuasivemessagesJustinfo.RoutesTimesPlatformnumbersdepts/arrivalsto demonstrate
it’s more convenient,efficient
& less stressful totravel by traine.g.10¥moredangerous totravel by care.g.Fêtenotice=nothing
but info.but
intention=to encouragepeople to attend– in order toraise funds forlocal causes
Information=surface appearance
What matters=intentionTo suggest/persuade us to
adopt certain course of actionbutNot all such attempts=adv. – depends on subj.matterSome areprop’da
partic. when involvespol. & soc. issuese.g.health warning aboutcig. smokingcigarette comps at one timeaccusing govts of prop’daAdvertising=
Commercial
prods & servicesof comps &local comms.➀
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