
Pseudonym
Privacy Protection
Writers or celebrities might use pseudonyms to keep personal life private.
In interviews, she referred to herself using her pseudonym to avoid paparazzi.
Genre Shift
Authors may choose pseudonyms when writing in a different genre to avoid reader confusion.
The fantasy novelist published her crime thrillers under a pseudonym.
Historical Context
In history, pseudonyms were often used by writers facing social or political persecution.
The dissident used a pseudonym to evade censorship by the authorities.
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