If Jane persuades Linda to buy her horse by telling Linda that the horse runs "like the wind," then Jane's statement is:

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Jane's statement about the horse running "like the wind" is an exaggerated statement, commonly known as puffery, which is considered acceptable and legal in advertising and sales. It is not considered fraud or misrepresentation because it is not a false statement of fact. Puffery is subjective and cannot be objectively proven or disproven.

If Jane Persuades Linda to Buy Her Horse by Telling