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Historical Fiction. a novel set among actual events or a specific period of history. Historical Fiction. The following elements are important to this genre: Characters Setting Plot A Problem to Solve Description Dialogue. Historical Fiction.
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Historical Fiction a novel set among actual events or a specific period of history
Historical Fiction The following elements are important to this genre: Characters Setting Plot A Problem to Solve Description Dialogue
Historical Fiction Characters: all may be fictional; or some may be real, while others are fictional; THEY ALL BEHAVE IN REALISTIC WAYS
Historical Fiction Setting: novel is set in a definite period in history; a real historical place
Historical Fiction Plot: a plot that makes sense and ends with a solution to the problem; REAL EVENTS ARE MIXED WITH FICTIONAL EVENTS
Historical Fiction A Problem to Solve: The main characters are involved in a conflict or dilemma THAT IS REALISTIC FOR THAT PERIOD
Historical Fiction Description: Places, events, and characters are vividly described. THE WRITER EXPLAINS HISTORICAL INFORMATION THAT MAY BE UNFAMILIAR TO READERS.
Historical Fiction Dialogue: The characters’ words show their personalities, move the plot along, and reflect what people knew and thought about in those times.