A magician’s trick.
A misapprehension; a belief in something that is in fact not true.
Anything that seems to be something that it is not.
The state of being deceived or misled.
Affectation.
Position, posture, arrangement (especially of the human body).
To constitute (a danger, a threat, a risk, etc.).
To assume or maintain a pose; to strike an attitude.
To falsely impersonate (another person or occupation) primarily for the purpose of accomplishing something or reaching a goal.
To behave affectedly in order to attract interest or admiration.
To ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.).
To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.