Books Vocabulary - Statistics

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Hint	Answer	% Correct
A page — usually on the verso of the title page — that protects the author’s intellectual property and that may also include a statement of rights, disclaimers, printing location and history, print run information, the author’s website address, Library of Congress Control Number and ISBN numbers.	copyright page	69%
Any of the main thematic divisions within a writing of relative length, which may be numbered, titled, or both.	chapter	65%
An ordered list of the book’s chapter or section titles and the page on which each begins.	table of contents	65%
One or more optional pages used to thank individuals who contributed their time, resources, and talent towards the effort of writing the book.	acknowledgments	64%
A removable paper cover, generally with a decorative design, used to protect a book from dirt or damage.	dust jacket	64%
An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc., with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book.	index	59%
The edge that connects the front and back covers and binds the pages together.	spine	59%
An opening to a story that establishes the context and gives background details, often some earlier story that ties into the main one, and other miscellaneous information.	prologue	57%
A section most often found in nonfiction books where authors cite their sources to maintain their credibility and to avoid potential plagiarism issues. Some authors will also list resources that they feel would be valuable to the reader.	bibliography	56%
A piece of writing at the end of a work of literature, usually used to bring closure to the work, and presented from the perspective of within the story.	epilogue	51%
A short piece of writing near the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author, that introduces the author and/or subject matter and explains why the reader should be interested in the book.	foreword	47%
Rigid, flat sheets of material used to make book covers.	boards	44%
An introduction to a book, typically stating its subject, scope, or aims.	preface	44%
A literary device that is often found at the end of a piece of literature. It generally covers the story of how the book came into being, or of how the idea for the book was developed. It may be written by someone other than the author of the book to provide enriching comment, such as discussing the work's historical or cultural context (especially if the work is being reissued many years after its original publication).	afterword	43%
When included, a page that pays tribute to individuals or organizations that influenced or supported the author’s work. It typically follows the copyright page.	dedication page	41%
A page that usually displays the title, author(s), and the publisher imprint.	title page	41%
An illustration on the page opposite the title page.	frontispiece	40%
The top of a book when held in position for reading.	head	40%
The bottom of a book when held in position for reading.	tail	37%
The free, unglued half of an endpaper.	flyleaf	36%
A quote, phrase or poem appearing at the beginning of a book, section or chapter.	epigraph	32%
The surface of a book that is opposite the spine. It faces the wall when the book is shelved in a traditional manner.	fore-edge	31%
The exterior flexible "hinge" where book cover meets book spine.	joint	28%
When included, the first page of a book, containing only the book’s title.	half-title page	24%
A removable slip of paper that folds around the covers and spine, which may contain special offers, last-minute accolades, or other material.	belly band	17%
The inner margin of the leaves of a bound book; adjacent inner margins of facing pages when book is open.	gutter	17%
A double-size sheet folded, with one half pasted against an inside cover and the other half free, in alignment with bound pages. May contain patterns or other artwork.	endpaper	9%
A stack of two or more papers grouped and folded together to be attached to the spine.	signature	1%

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