2. a. Which of the following is a potential defense to a claim against an alleged defamatory statement? The statement was made orally. b. The statement was not made with the intent to injure anyone. c. The statement was not slander d. The statement was true. per se. 3. Which element of defamation is missing? Defamation is 1) a statement that is likely to harm another's reputation; 2) that is false; 3). and 4) that cause injury to the plaintiff. That is written or oral b. That is communicated to at least one person other than the plaintiff. That is immoral d. That is communicated to the plaintiff a. c. 4. a a. Assault occurs when a defendant does some act that makes a plaintiff fear For his/her well being b. For his/her safety c. An intentional touching d. An imminent battery