Question

What are the features of a foreword? Check all that apply.

It is a short piece of writing found at the beginning of a book.
It explains the topic of the book in clear terms.
It is written by an expert to add credibility to the book.
It is signed by its author.
It reveals the opinions of the book’s author.

Answer 1

Correct selections: 1, 3, and 4.

- It is a short piece of writing found at the beginning of a book. — Yes.
- It explains the topic of the book in clear terms. — No (that’s usually the job of the introduction or preface).
- It is written by an expert to add credibility to the book. — Yes (often written by a guest expert or notable person).
- It is signed by its author. — Yes (forewords typically end with the name of the person who wrote them).
- It reveals the opinions of the book’s author. — No (a foreword expresses the foreword-writer’s views, not the book author’s).