Question

8. One word Substitution : An imaginary name assumed by an author for disguise.
Ans. a) Pseudonym b) Pen Name c) Nickname d) Homonym
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Answer 1

an imaginary name assumed by the aurther is called pen name.

pen name

Answer 2

Answer:

PSUEUDONYM or PEN NAME as both are partially correct

Explanation:

PSUEUDONYM ;- Imaginary names assumed by writers, poets or any person

EXAMPLES ;- MARY WESTMACOTT ( Did you know that it was Agatha Christie !! )

PEN NAME ;- Imaginary names assumed by author for disguise.

EXAMPLES ;- Dr. Seuss

NICKNAME ;- Highly informal, publicity of name may vary from person to person, usually restricted between family and friends.

EXAMPLES ;- Genghis Khan ( Actually, he was Temüjin, Genghis Khan was named so because it means Oceanic Ruler, because of his vast empire. )

HOMONYM ;- Completely different aspect! These are words having same sounds.

EXAMPLES ;- Bear and Bare, Dear and Deer.

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