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Identify promotional language

Words such as guaranteed, instant or best can hide conditions that matter. A useful review explains the criteria rather than relying on superlatives.

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One topic. 3 useful perspectives.

3 sections

01

Understand the idea

Words such as guaranteed, instant or best can hide conditions that matter. A useful review explains the criteria rather than relying on superlatives.

Context
02

Put it into practice

Translate each claim into a testable question: best by which measure, instant under which conditions, guaranteed by whom? Look for supporting evidence.

Practical step
03

Know the limits

Repeated brand mentions do not make an article authoritative.

Important limit

Make the reading useful.

Take a moment to check your understanding. This is a reflection aid, not a certification or account check.

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