Typography Anatomy Quiz

What is the invisible line that letters sit on called?

• Headline

• Baseline

• Outline

• Guideline

What is the single vertical stroke in letters like L or F called?

• Ascender

• Spine

• Stem

• Descender

What are the downward strokes that extend past the baseline called?

• Counters

• Descender strokes

• Spines

• Ascender strokes

What is the taller, more grown-up version of lowercase letters called?

• Serif letters

• Uppercase letters

• Italic letters

• Script letters

What is the body of the letter specifically in reference to lowercase letters called?

• Ear

• Shoulder

• Head

• X height

What are the bits of fully or partially closed spaces found in letters like O, A, and B called?

• Shoulders

• Ears

• Counters

• Spines

What are the decorative details that poke out from the side of a letter called?

• Shoulders

• Spines

• Counters

• Ears

What do serif typefaces feature that is missing in sans-serif typefaces?

• Feet

• Shoulders

• Ears

• Spines

What is the term for the extended stroke details in serif typefaces?

• Shoulders

• Ears

• Feet

• Spines

What should you continue exploring to build your typography skills over time?

• Key characteristics of typefaces

• Graphic design

• Color theory

• Photography techniques