Question

Select the correct answer. What elements are of particular concern when developing a character in historical fiction? A. The character's language, background, and clothing should align with the historical time period of the story. B. The character should undergo tremendous growth, transformation, and development over the course of the story. C. The character should be a caricature of a well-known historical figure to help develop the comedic aspect of the story. D. The character should be drawn from heroic, inspirational figures and highlight the virtues of truth and honesty.

Answer 1

The answer is A. The character’s language, background, and clothing should align with the historical time period of the story.

Reason

Answer B, with the growth of a character, should happen regardless, but is not specific to historical fiction.

Answer C, though the use of a well-known historical figure is used to portray comedy, comedy is not what the question is referring to.

Answer D, most protagonists are seen as heroic and inspirational, though, the text is asking about how the story could have a setting that is appropriate for the timeline and geographic area where the story is taken place.

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