Question

select the text from the paragraph that best helps you understand that deception means the act of tricking people. there may be more than one correct choice.
in 1798, the americans were fighting the british. deborah samson wanted to help the american army. only men could join the army, but samson didnt let that stop her. she put on mens clothing and signed up for the army. for about two years, she kept her secret, pretending to be a man. the deception finally ended when she got sick and was taken to the hospital. samson was sent home as soon as she was well. after the war, she gave talks about her time in the army. crowds cheered to see samson dressed in her army clothes. today she is remembered as the first american woman in the army.

Explanation:

The text "She put on men's clothing and signed up for the army. For about two years, she kept her secret, pretending to be a man" shows that Deborah Samson tricked people (by pretending to be a man) which aligns with the meaning of "deception" (the act of tricking people).

Answer:

She put on men's clothing and signed up for the army. For about two years, she kept her secret, pretending to be a man.