P4 英文-历史小说与其特征

What makes a story qualify as historical fiction?

• It is entirely made-up with no historical facts

• It takes place in a fantasy world

• It is set in a real historical period with fictional elements

• It only uses modern-day settings

Which detail might you find in a historical fiction story set during the Tang Dynasty?

• It is entirelyAirplanes flying over cities made-up with no historical facts

• People using WeChat to communicate

• Messengers on horseback delivering scrolls

• Cars parked outside the palace

How might a historical fiction story start?

• “In the year 3025, robots ruled the earth.”

• “Yesterday, I watched a sci-fi movie.”

• “In the spring of 1644, the empire began to fall.”

• “I dream of becoming a YouTuber someday.”

Which of these would most likely NOT be used in historical fiction?

• Ancient maps

• Castles and swords

• Modern slang and texting

• Traditional clothing

Which sentence shows the author is using historical details?

• “He turned on his tablet to check the news.”

• “She listened as the town crier announced the king’s decree.”

• “They downloaded an app to find directions.”

• “He ordered coffee through the drive-thru.”

Historical fiction is only set in ancient times.

• True

• False

Historical fiction stories never include made-up characters.

• True

• False

Authors research real events when writing historical fiction.

• True

• False

Clothing and traditions in historical fiction match the time period.

• True

• False

6. The setting in historical fiction can affect how characters behave.

• True

• False