Writing Historical Fiction

Writing Historical Fiction

8th - 12th Grade

10 Qs

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Writing Historical Fiction

Writing Historical Fiction

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RL.7.9, RL.8.9

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Margaret Anderson

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following would best qualify for classification as “historical fiction?”

a description of the process used by ancient Egyptians to mummify the dead
an account of the current President of the United States reacting to the 1945 nuclear bombing of two Japanese cities
Michelangelo’s description of the human body, accompanied by sketches
a story about a slave on the plantation of Thomas Jefferson

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How has the style of historical fiction changed over time?

Early works authors used lively language and embellishment now authors are more factual
Contemporary authors capture the flavor of the time period while sticking to factual accuracy
Authors in the past only used language from the time period and contemporary authors rarely do that
There is almost no change in style over time

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who do the authors credit with the writing of the first work of historical fiction?

Lady Patricia Keff
Carlo Notar Tomaso
Sir Walter Scott
William Spencer

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the style of today’s historical fiction for children?

The language is accessible to children
Passages tend to be long and factual.
Descriptions are ornate.
Sentence structure tends to be more complex.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the perspective from which stories are told in today’s historical fiction?

Idealized views of the past are assumed.
The past is viewed to reveal adversity accurately
Protagonists perceive their circumstances with infallible judgment.
Individual character perceptions are replaced with broad generalizations using third-person narration.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The authors report which of the following as an advantage of picture books containing historical fiction?

Picture books provide access for children who can’t read.
The need to construct meaning is minimized through the use of picture books.
Picture books counter the shock of graphic narration.
Hard-to-imagine settings are brought to life.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following best characterizes the subject matter of today’s historical fiction for children?

It centers on the lives of major historical characters.
It pursues the American “melting pot” ideal.
Children are protected from the less savory aspects of our past.
Less well-known historical events are depicted.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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