Unit 4 Historical Fiction POP QUIZ

What is historical fiction?

• Historical fiction is a type of non-fiction writing.
• Historical fiction only includes real people and events without any fictional elements.
• Historical fiction is a genre that blends fictional stories with real historical events and characters.
• Historical fiction is a genre focused solely on futuristic events.

What is the purpose of historical fiction?

• The purpose of historical fiction is to blend storytelling with historical events to educate and entertain.
• To provide a purely fictional narrative without any historical context.
• To focus solely on modern events and ignore the past.
• To serve as a guide for writing non-fictional biographies.

What are the elements in historical fiction?

• Only real historical figures
• A futuristic setting
• Elements in historical fiction include a historical setting, fictional characters, real historical events, and themes relevant to the era.
• Themes unrelated to history

What are the text structures used in historical fiction?

• Chronological order, and problem and solution.

• Non-linear timelines, character monologues, allegorical references
• Dialogue-driven, stream of consciousness, abstract themes
• First-person narrative, poetic structure, linear progression

What does endure mean?

• To forget about past events
• To avoid any difficulties
• survive; continue existing

• To enjoy a pleasant experience

What does ponder mean?

• To ignore something completely.
• To think about something carefully.
• To make a quick decision.
• To express an opinion loudly.

What does commotion mean?

• A peaceful gathering of friends.
• a loud noise or activity

• A type of musical performance.
• A method of silent communication.

What does commenced mean?

• To finish or complete something.
• To delay or postpone an action.
• To analyze or evaluate a situation.
• To begin or start something.

What does strapping mean?

• healthy and strong

• To fasten with a buckle instead of a strap
• short and weak

• To remove a strap from an object

What does an Author's Note tell you?

• An Author's Note provides a list of characters in the story.
• An Author's Note critiques the work's themes and style.
• An Author's Note tells you about the author's intentions and background related to the work.
• An Author's Note summarizes the plot of the work.