Question

Every time my aunt comes to visit, she tells us an anecdote about her childhood, such as the time when she dressed her dog in her baby doll’s clothes.
What does the word anecdote mean?
A. a short, amusing story
B. a funny imaginary tale
C. a long, interesting joke
D. a brief factual account

Answer 1

An anecdote is a short, amusing story.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

The answer is A. 

It can't be B because it's not an imaginary tale since it's about her childhood. Not a long and interesting joke because it's about her childhood, and not a joke. And not D because it's not factual.