Cavell is selling his CD burner to an acquaintance. Cavell knows that the CD burner has a defect, generating CDs that skip. The acquaintance asks Cavell for his opinion of the machine just before the purchase is to take place. All Cavell says is "I think it is totally awesome." Cavell has made a misrepresentation.

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Cavell's statement is misleading because he is aware of the defect but chooses to withhold that information, leading the acquaintance to believe the CD burner is in good condition.

Cavell Is Selling His CD Burner to an Acquaintance