Typography Anatomy & Classification Quiz

What is the main vertical stroke in an upright letter called?

• Leg

• Stem

• Arm

• Crossbar

Which part of a letter extends below the baseline?

• Ascender

• Descender

• Tail

• Foot

What is the small stroke at the top of a vertical stem in serif typefaces?

• Head serif

• Ear

• Terminal

• Apex

Which term refers to the inner white space in letters like 'o' or 'b'?

• Bowl

• Counter

• Eye

• Aperture

What part of the letter 'S' is the main curved line?

• Leg

• Link

• Spine

• Arm

Which type classification lacks decorative strokes at the ends of letters?

• Serif

• Script

• Sans Serif

• Roman

Which term refers to a small projection from a main stroke, such as on the bottom of a capital 'G'?

• Foot

• Joint

• Spur

• Terminal

The small stroke extending from the top of the lowercase 'g' is called:

• Loop

• Link

• Ear

• Tittle

What is the difference between cap line and cap height?

• Cap height is taller than the cap line

• Cap line is where capital letters reach; cap height is the measurement

• They refer to descenders in uppercase letters

• Cap line is used only in script fonts

What is the function of x-height in typography?

• To determine the font color

• To define capital letter width

• To measure height of lowercase letters

• To measure font weight