Which of the Following Statements About Persuasive Style Is False

Which of the following statements about persuasive style is false?

A) People learn better and are more likely to change their attitudes and beliefs for the long term when they are actively involved in the process of learning and understanding new material.
B) Metaphors should not be used as persuasion tools because they can lead the other party to believe that you're filled with "hot air".
C) People who argue positions that are thought to be counter to their self-interest are generally more persuasive.
D) Language of relatively low intensity seems to be more effective than highly intense language.
E) All of the above statements about persuasive style are true.