When you look at an advertisement, what is the most important question you should ask yourself?

The most important question is what the advertiser is trying to sell you—whether that is a product, an image, or a message. Asking this helps you think critically about the advertisement and its purpose. Whether you can afford or like the item may matter later, but those questions do not reveal the ad’s main persuasive goal.

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