What is a hoax?

A: A playful trick or joke on an unsuspecting person

B: An object produced with the intention to deceive

C: A Deception That Makes Quick profit

D: a made-Up story passed on by people who believe it

D: a made-Up story passed on by people who believe it

A: A playful trick or joke on an unsuspecting person

Explanation:

The word hoax used as a noun can mean a humorous or malicious deception. The hoax is used in many disciplines. In their discipline, the hoax is a verb that refers to deceive someone. The magicians love to use it. They want the public to be surprised by a trick and amazed by a magician who performs it. The purpose of a hoax is to create a mystical atmosphere and public who can not know what is happening in front of it. The hoax is everywhere, not only in a circus or films.