Question

Read the following passage from “Joining Forces for Freedom.” Select the three words or phrases that indicate that the text is historical fiction.
The year was 1918, and Emma lived in Buffalo, New York. One day in April almost a year before, her dad came home from work with a newspaper under his arm. The headline said, “PRESIDENT CALLS FOR WAR DECLARATION.” Dad explained that Germany was trying to take over other countries and attacking ships, including American ships. So President Wilson had asked Congress to declare war and join forces with Germany’s enemies. America had a duty to fight for freedom.”

A. 1918

B. Buffalo, New York

C. President Wilson

D. Forces

E. Dad

F. April

G. Newspaper

H. WAR

I. Enemies

J. Other countries

K. Year

Please select 3 phrases that show that the passage is a historical fiction.

Answer 1

A. 1918 / C. President Wilson / H. WAR

These three phrases indicate that this passage is historical fiction. The year gives context to the year in history that it's taking place, the specific president mentioned also gives it detailed historical context. Finally, war helps the reader understand the situation going on.