Question

which sentence from the advertisement best represents a distortion? a do you need to lose 30, 50, or even 75 pounds? b are you trying to lose weight, but have little will power? c try this new weight loss pill today and start losing weight tomorrow. d drop pounds without strenuous exercise or ridiculous food restrictions.

Explanation:

A distortion in advertising often involves making unrealistic or misleading claims. Option C claims that taking the weight - loss pill today will lead to weight loss starting tomorrow. In reality, weight - loss is a process that usually takes time and is not as immediate as this claim suggests, so this is a distorted (misleading) statement. Option A is just asking about weight - loss goals, Option B is asking about willpower in weight - loss, and Option D, while it might be an over - simplification, is not as clearly a distortion as the claim of immediate weight - loss from Option C.

Answer:

C. Try this new weight loss pill today and start losing weight tomorrow.