Historical and Realistic Fiction

Question 1

The setting is based in the current time period (now).

Accepted Answer

realistic

Question 2

The plot focuses around people struggling with events of the time in which the story is set.

Accepted Answer

historical

Question 3

Plot revolves around events that could convincingly occur during present day.

Accepted Answer

realistic

Question 4

Characters use language and act in ways in which we do now.

Accepted Answer

realistic

Question 5

Primary purpose is to entertain. Secondary purpose is to inform.

Accepted Answer

historical

Question 6

The setting is always in the past.

Accepted Answer

historical

Question 7

Usually written as a narrative.

Accepted Answer

historical, realistic

Question 8

The plot focuses around people struggling with events of the time in which the story is set.

Accepted Answer

historical

Question 9

Some characters may be based on actual people; others are not.

Accepted Answer

historical

Question 10

Author’s Purpose: Entertain

Accepted Answer

realistic

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