Question

pseudo is a word root that means \false.\
which is the best definition of the word pseudonym in the sentence below?
many famous writers use pseudonyms to protect their true identities.
○ fictional names
○ family names
○ scientific names
○ symbolic names

Explanation:

The word root "pseudo" means "false". In the sentence, writers use pseudonyms to protect their true identities, so a pseudonym should be a false or made - up name. "Fictional names" match this as they are not the real names, while "family names" are real surnames, "scientific names" are for classification in science, and "symbolic names" have symbolic meaning not related to being false.

Answer:

A. fictional names