5 Questions
Question 1: What are ascenders in typography?
Parts of letters that sit above the exit line.
Question 2: Which line marks the highest point of letters' ascenders and descenders?
X height line.
Question 3: What is the purpose of serifs in typography?
To imitate the effect of pen strokes.
Question 4: What element is highlighted in blue and sits below the X height line?
Descenders.
Question 5: What is the term for the angle of inwards pressure inside a letter that makes it thinner in some parts?
Stress.
Test your knowledge of typographic terminology with this quiz! Learn about ascenders, descenders, and other key aspects of letterforms. Challenge yourself to identify the correct definitions and understand their placement on the page.
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