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

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Infomercials are designed to persuade viewers to purchase a product, making them inherently persuasive rather than purely informative.

An Infomercial Is a Classic Example of the Confusion Between