Writing Historical Fiction

True or False: The main characters in historical fiction stories are REAL.

• True- the characters really existed
• False- the characters are made up by the author's imagination

Which best describes what historical fiction is?

• a story set in the future with made up characters
• a story that contains a mystery to be solved with lots of suspense
• a story set in the past with made up characters
• a story with ghosts in it

Historical Fiction takes place in the past, but cannot contain the names of real people.

• True
• False

What is the definition of historical fiction?

• Completely true story

• Made up story

• Story based on historical past events

• Unrealistic story

If our story was set during Ancient Rome, what time period details would you expect to see? (Pick 2 Answers)

• Horses

• Cars

• Swords

• Sweatshirts

Is historical fiction considered fiction or nonfiction?

• Fiction

• Nonfiction

In Historical Fiction, can some things be true?

• Yes
• No

Which of the following is most likely historical fiction?

• a short story about prince and a talking frog

• a novel about a girl and her best friend

• a novel that takes place during the real event of the Civil War

• a short story about creatures on the planet Jupiter

Historical Fiction

• Sets characters against historical events

• Traditional story involving gods, goddesses, and heroes

• Is based on history and actual heroes

• Deals with a crime or puzzle to solve

It is important to research the time period in which your story will take place.  

• True
• False