Sales Copy Frameworks 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In the PASTOR copywriting framework, what does the 'R' stand for?
- Results (Correct answer)
- Repetition
- Relatability
- Relevance
Correct answer: Results
PASTOR stands for Problem, Amplify, Solution, Testimonials, Offer, and Results — the 'R' highlights the outcomes the customer can expect.
Question 2: Which framework is best described as 'Before, After, Bridge'?
- BAB (Correct answer)
- PAS
- AIDA
- FAB
Correct answer: BAB
The BAB (Before-After-Bridge) framework shows the reader's current painful state, the desired future state, and positions the product as the bridge between the two.
Question 3: A copywriter using the '4 Ps' framework lists Promise, Picture, Proof, and ___.
- Push (Correct answer)
- Price
- Persuade
- Purchase
Correct answer: Push
The 4 Ps of copywriting — Promise, Picture, Proof, and Push — end with a 'Push' that compels the reader to take action.
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of the 'S' step in the SLAP framework for headlines?
- Stop the reader's scrolling (Correct answer)
- State the main selling point
- Summarize the offer
- Stress the urgency
Correct answer: Stop the reader's scrolling
In SLAP (Stop, Look, Act, Purchase), 'Stop' means the headline must interrupt the reader's attention before anything else can happen.
Question 5: The 'FAB' copywriting framework converts product features into buyer benefits by following which sequence?
- Feature → Advantage → Benefit (Correct answer)
- Focus → Audience → Benefit
- Feature → Action → Buy
- Foundation → Appeal → Bridge
Correct answer: Feature → Advantage → Benefit
FAB connects a product Feature to its Advantage over alternatives and then to the specific Benefit the customer will personally experience.
Question 6: In the '5 Ws' pre-writing framework, which question is most critical for defining the target audience?
- Who (Correct answer)
- What
- Why
- When
Correct answer: Who
The 'Who' question defines the specific person you are writing to, which determines tone, language, and the pain points to emphasize throughout the copy.
Question 7: Which copywriting framework explicitly includes a 'Mechanism' step to explain why the solution works?
- PASTOR (Correct answer)
- AIDA
- BAB
- PAS
Correct answer: PASTOR
The PASTOR framework includes an explanation of the solution's mechanism, helping skeptical readers understand and believe why the product produces results.
In the PASTOR copywriting framework, what does the 'R' stand for?