An Infomercial Is a Classic Example of the Confusion Between

Multiple Choice

An infomercial is a classic example of the confusion between a persuasive presentation and an informative presentation. It is sometimes approached as a TV spot merely giving viewers information, when in fact its sole purpose is ______.

A) either informative or persuasive, depending on context
B) to help viewers do their research before making an important purchase
C) to convince viewers to buy the product
D) edutainment