Which of the Following Statements Is True of Defamation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of defamation?

A) If the defamation is published in a permanent form, the tort is called slander.
B) To recover damages in a case of libel, the plaintiff must demonstrate an actual monetary loss resulting from the defamatory statement.
C) A statement that is merely one of opinion and not a statement of a fact is not considered to be defamatory.
D) A plaintiff must prove special damages if the statements constitute slander per se.