The Following Are Excerpts from Advertisements Printed in Various Magazines

question 62

Essay

The following are excerpts from advertisements printed in various magazines.Which,if any,are warranties?
a.Chrysler "Town and Country" Minivan - The advertisement says "One test drive and even the most discerning luxury car owners realize they don't have to compromise anything to own a vehicle that's startlingly practical.Least of all,their standards." The advertisement mentions that "BMW's,Mercedes,Acura's,Jaguar's,Lincoln's,Cadillac's...are being traded in for the Chrysler...Minivan." (National Geographic Magazine,March 1994)
b.General Motors "Sonoma Highrider" truck - "The new Highrider package is designed to handle the kind of trouble you'll find off-road...You sit high.Look good.Ride smooth." (National Geographic Magazine,March 1994)
c.Ford "Escort" - "You can explain Escort's popularity in one word...Value...(also)...Because your security is our priority." (National Geographic Magazine,March 1994)
d.Toyota "Sienna" - "Now you can sleep at night.With its five-star rating in government crash tests and a "Best Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety,the Toyota Sienna gives you one less thing to worry about.So now you are down to only 999,999." (People Magazine,May 1999)

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