According to Katherine Rowan's Theory of Informatory and Explanatory Communication, which of the following presentation purposes is more informatory than explanatory?
A) overcoming confusion and misunderstanding
B) clarifying a difficult term
C) explaining a quasi-scientific concept
D) reporting new information
E) All of the above are examples of informatory communication.

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Reporting new information is more informatory than explanatory because it is simply presenting new facts or data without necessarily providing extensive analysis or interpretation. In contrast, overcoming confusion and misunderstanding, clarifying difficult terms, and explaining quasi-scientific concepts all require more extensive explanation and interpretation, making them more explanatory in nature.