posing

To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.

“To pose a model for a picture.”

To ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.).

To constitute (a danger, a threat, a risk, etc.).

(in the phrase "to pose as") To falsely impersonate (another person or occupation) primarily for the purpose of accomplishing something or reaching a goal.

To assume or maintain a pose; to strike an attitude.

To behave affectedly in order to attract interest or admiration.

To interrogate; to question.

To question with a view to puzzling; to embarrass by questioning or scrutiny; to bring to a stand.

To ask (someone) questions; to interrogate.

To puzzle, non-plus, or embarrass with difficult questions.

To perplex or confuse (someone).

The act by which something is posed.

“different posings of what was essentially the same question”

The act of one who poses or postures.