If you do not tell your audience all of the information relevant to your topic in order to hide something that might counter your argument, you are committing a(n) ______.
A) covert lie
B) overt lie
C) real lie
D) honest lie

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A covert lie is a type of deception where a speaker deliberately withholds information to deceive their audience. This is different from an overt lie where the speaker makes a false statement outright. A covert lie can be just as misleading as an overt lie, as it manipulates the audience's understanding of the topic at hand.

If You Do Not Tell Your Audience All of the Information