Question

What is one characteristic of an anecdote?

They include lots of characters.
They cover several months worth of events.
They include many different settings.
They are witty or insightful.

Answer 1

a brief story about some insignificant but characteristic event drawn from the life of a historical personage. In modern word usage (from the middle of the 19th century) an anecdote also refers to a short, oral, humorous story with an unexpected and witty ending.

Answer 2

The answer is they are witty and insightful :)