Which of the following is the height of most lowercase letters called?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

ascender
ascender

baseline
baseline

cap height
cap height

x-height
x -height

Question
Which of the following is the negative space enclosed by letterforms called?
(1 point)
Responses

ascenders
ascenders

counters
counters

descenders
descenders

serifs

Which two characteristics are related to old style type? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses

bracketed serifs
bracketed serifs

conservativeness
conservativeness

consistent stroke widths
consistent stroke widths

low readability

The word envelope is shown. The top portion of the l is green.
Question
Use the image to answer the question.
What is indicated in green in the word envelope?
(1 point)
Responses

ascender
ascender

counter
counter

descender
descender

stem

Two paragraphs are shown. In the second paragraphs, the space between each line is increased.
Question
Use the image to answer the question.
What do you do to paragraph 1 to get paragraph 2?
(1 point)
Responses

decrease kerning
decrease kerning

increase kerning
increase kerning

decrease leading
decrease leading

increase leading

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

1. Which of the following is the height of most lowercase letters called?

   • x-height

2. Which of the following is the negative space enclosed by letterforms called?

   • counters

3. Which two characteristics are related to old style type? Select all that apply.

   • bracketed serifs
   • conservativeness

4. What is indicated in green in the word envelope?

   • ascender

5. What do you do to paragraph 1 to get paragraph 2?

   • increase leading

Feel free to ask if you have more questions!