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 pseudonyms are names that are not their real ones, i.e., fictional names. Family names are real last names, scientific names are for classification, and symbolic names have symbolic meaning, none of which fit the context of "false" or protecting true identity.

Answer:

A. fictional names