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What is the primary purpose of a pen name?
What is the primary purpose of a pen name?
- To establish connections with other authors
- To hide an author's true identity (correct)
- To create a brand for personal gain
- To promote an author's real identity
Which author used the pen name 'Dr. Seuss'?
Which author used the pen name 'Dr. Seuss'?
- Theodor Geisel (correct)
- Richard Saunders
- Joanne Rowling
- Samuel Clemens
What motivated J.K. Rowling to choose her pen name 'J.K.'?
What motivated J.K. Rowling to choose her pen name 'J.K.'?
- To appeal to male readers (correct)
- To pay homage to her family
- To hide from the media
- To avoid confusion with other authors
Which famous pseudonym did Ben Franklin use?
Which famous pseudonym did Ben Franklin use?
What reason did Theodor Geisel have for using the pen name 'Dr. Seuss'?
What reason did Theodor Geisel have for using the pen name 'Dr. Seuss'?
Why did J.K. Rowling adopt a new pen name after the Harry Potter series?
Why did J.K. Rowling adopt a new pen name after the Harry Potter series?
Why did Samuel Clemens use the pen name 'Mark Twain'?
Why did Samuel Clemens use the pen name 'Mark Twain'?
What is one of the main reasons authors use pen names?
What is one of the main reasons authors use pen names?
Which of the following was NOT a reason discussed for using a pen name?
Which of the following was NOT a reason discussed for using a pen name?
Identifying which of these authors and their pen names is incorrect?
Identifying which of these authors and their pen names is incorrect?
Flashcards
What is a Pen Name?
What is a Pen Name?
A fake name used by an author to publish their work.
What is Dr. Seuss's real name?
What is Dr. Seuss's real name?
The author of "The Cat in the Hat", Theodor Geisel, used this pen name to continue writing after getting kicked off his college newspaper.
Who is Richard Saunders?
Who is Richard Saunders?
Ben Franklin used this pen name to write "Poor Richard's Almanack", a collection of humor and sayings.
How did J.K.Rowling create their pen name?
How did J.K.Rowling create their pen name?
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Who is Robert Galbraith?
Who is Robert Galbraith?
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What is a pseudonym?
What is a pseudonym?
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Who is Mark Twain?
Who is Mark Twain?
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Why do authors use pen names?
Why do authors use pen names?
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Study Notes
Pen Names Explained
- A pen name, also known as a pseudonym, is a fictional name an author uses instead of their real name.
- Authors use pen names for various reasons, including concealing gender, protecting family, or avoiding a negative reputation.
Famous Pen Names
- Dr. Seuss: Theodor Geisel, used the pen name "Seuss" as a way to avoid getting in trouble with his friends and stay in the college newspaper.
- Poor Richard/Richard Saunders: Benjamin Franklin used this pen name to write "Poor Richard's Almanack.". This was a popular humorous book.
- J.K. Rowling: Joanne Rowling also used a pen name to avoid a gender bias.
- Robert Galbraith: Joanne Rowling created a more recent pen name for some books, to avoid being overshadowed by the popularity of the Harry Potter series.
- Mark Twain: Samuel Clemens hid his identity under the pseudonym "Mark Twain." His name came from a riverboat term, referring to measuring river depths.
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