Pseudo is a word root that means "false."

Which is the best definition of the word pseudonym in the sentence below?

A. fictional names

B. family names

C. scientific names

D. symbolic names

A. fictional names

Explanation:

The word Pseudo means false as stated in the question.

Authors, writers and speakers who sometimes describe real life events or tell true stories usually change the name of the characters involved to some "pseudo" or fictitious names.

These are best described as fictional which means not real.

From the options given, the right answer is A. fictional names.