Which of the following forms of deception is an act of dissimulation?
A) exaggeration
B) falsification
C) sarcasm
D) equivocation

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Dissimulation refers to hiding or concealing one's true feelings, thoughts or intentions. Equivocation involves intentionally using ambiguous language or making statements that could be interpreted in multiple ways in order to avoid revealing one's true thoughts or intentions. Therefore, equivocation is an act of dissimulation. Exaggeration and falsification involve distorting or fabricating information, which may or may not involve concealing one's true thoughts or intentions. Sarcasm involves using irony or mockery to convey a different meaning than what is actually stated, but it is not necessarily an act of dissimulation as the speaker may be conveying their true thoughts or feelings through the use of sarcasm.

Which of the Following Forms of Deception Is an Act