Ruse

an action designed to confuse or mislead, trick

• tenet

• fallacy

• ruse

• embargo

A deceptive maneuver, especially to avoid capture.

• ward

• ruse

• disclosure

• idyllic

Which of the following words is synonymous with 'ruse'?

• Deception

• Honesty

• Clarity

• Simplicity

In the sentence 'The spy used a clever ruse to escape,' what does 'ruse' mean?

• A direct approach

• A deceptive trick

• A friendly gesture

• A simple plan

Identify the part of speech for the word 'ruse' in the following sentence: 'Her ruse was successful.'

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Which sentence uses the word 'ruse' correctly?

• He rused to the store quickly.

• Her ruse was discovered by the detective.

• They were ruse about the decision.

• The ruse is a type of bird.

What is the primary purpose of a ruse?

• To entertain

• To deceive

• To inform

• To clarify

Choose the correct sentence that illustrates the meaning of 'ruse'.

• The magician's ruse amazed the audience.

• The ruse of the mountain was breathtaking.

• She rused the cake with icing.

• The ruse of the book was its cover.

Which of the following is an example of a ruse?

• A straightforward explanation

• A hidden agenda

• A clear instruction

• A simple truth

In literature, a ruse is often used to create what effect?

• Suspense

• Boredom

• Clarity

• Simplicity