What term describes unfired clay pieces?

• A. Greenware
• B. Bisque
• C. Slip
• D. Bone dry

Answer: (A)

The big idea here is identifying the stage of clay before it’s fired. In ceramics, clay that hasn’t been fired yet is called greenware. This term covers that unfired state, including pieces that have dried to different degrees but have not been fired. Slip is a liquid clay used for joining or decorating, not a standalone stage. Bisque refers to the first firing after shaping, and bone-dry describes a very dry, unfired state but isn’t the general category for all unfired pieces. So, the best term for unfired clay pieces is greenware.