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2 a novel set among actual events or a specific period of history Historical Fiction

3 The following elements are important to this genre:  Characters  Setting  Plot  A Problem to Solve  Description  Dialogue Historical Fiction

4 Characters: all may be fictional; or some may be real, while others are fictional; THEY ALL BEHAVE IN REALISTIC WAYS Historical Fiction

5 Setting: novel is set in a definite period in history; a real historical place Historical Fiction

6 Plot: a plot that makes sense and ends with a solution to the problem; REAL EVENTS ARE MIXED WITH FICTIONAL EVENTS Historical Fiction

7 A Problem to Solve: The main characters are involved in a conflict or dilemma THAT IS REALISTIC FOR THAT PERIOD Historical Fiction

8 Description: Places, events, and characters are vividly described. THE WRITER EXPLAINS HISTORICAL INFORMATION THAT MAY BE UNFAMILIAR TO READERS. Historical Fiction

9 Dialogue: The characters’ words show their personalities, move the plot along, and reflect what people knew and thought about in those times. Historical Fiction


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