Advertising slogans such as "Don't text and drive" and "Buy flood insurance before it is too late" are examples of ads designed to

A) provide information.
B) remind consumers.
C) recruit employees.
D) persuade consumers to take action.
E) generate goodwill.

The advertising slogans are designed to persuade consumers to take action. The first slogan is urging people not to engage in a dangerous behavior (texting while driving) and the second slogan is encouraging people to purchase flood insurance as a precautionary measure. Both aim to prompt a behavioral response from the audience, making D the best choice.