Question

question 5
the article says:
many companies put ads in magazines. others run them on
tv. some give away free t - shirts or other goodies. and
sometimes they do strange stunts, like launching cars into
space!

this helps the reader to know ______.
a. why ads are funny
b. what social media is
c. what marketing is
d. why stunts go wrong

Explanation:

The provided text defines marketing as the various tactics companies use (magazine ads, TV ads, free goods, stunts) to grab attention and get people to buy their products. The listed examples directly illustrate what marketing entails. Option A is incorrect because not all ads are framed as funny. Option B is irrelevant, as social media is not mentioned. Option D is wrong, as the text does not discuss stunts failing.

Answer:

C. what marketing is