An ethical persuasive argument
A) is a contradiction in terms.
B) focuses on how the audience's actions will benefit the sender.
C) includes all evidence, whether or not it's relevant.
D) focuses on being both truthful and nondeceptive.
E) requires admitting up front that you stand to gain from audience compliance.
Answer: D
Explanation: D) There is a difference between being truthful and being non-deceptive. Being truthful strictly requires that no lies or falsehoods are told. Being nondeceptive goes a step further, ensuring that all relevant information is supplied, and no information is presented in a manipulative or misleading way.
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