Question

Select the best option-
The difference between a brochure and a pamphlet is …….
A) A pamphlet is usually aimed at informing readers while a brochure aims to sell something
B) A pamphlet is usually aimed at spreading awareness while a brochure aims to sell something
C) A pamphlet is smaller while a brochure is generally larger
D) A pamphlet is only read by professionals while a brochure may be read by all.

Answer 1

Hint: Pamphlet is a small booklet or leaflet containing information about a single subject and brochure is an informative paper document.

Complete answer:
Option A) A pamphlet is usually aimed at informing readers while a brochure aims to sell something – is an incorrect answer because both aims at selling products and informing readers about the same. Thus, this is not a difference between the brochure and pamphlet. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option B) A pamphlet is usually aimed at spreading awareness while a brochure aims to sell something – this is the correct answer because the purpose of pamphlets is to spread awareness about something. However, brochures are made to sell something. Thus, this is the difference between the both. Thus, this is the correct answer.

Option C) A pamphlet is smaller while a brochure is generally larger – is an incorrect answer because size does not matter for both pamphlet or brochure. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option D) A pamphlet is only read by professionals while a brochure may be read by all – is an incorrect answer because there is no such barrier of age and profession, pamphlet and brochure can be read by all people. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘B’.

Note: It is very important for the students to know the difference between pamphlets and brochures and the differences are: Pamphlets are used for non-commercial promotion, while brochures are used to advertise products and services. Brochures also typically have more pages and images. Pamphlets raise awareness about social issues and a brochure sells a product.