Question

Select the two reasons that best explain why this selection is a work of historical fiction.
Responses

There is believable dialogue between the characters.
There is believable dialogue between the characters.

The details of the time period are accurately portrayed.
The details of the time period are accurately portrayed.

The main purpose of the text is to provide facts about an event.
The main purpose of the text is to provide facts about an event.

The characters are involved in a conflict that is realistic to the era.
The characters are involved in a conflict that is realistic to the era.

There are specific details about the traits and appearances of each character.
There are specific details about the traits and appearances of each character.

Answer 1

The two reasons that best explain why this selection is a work of historical fiction are:

1. **The details of the time period are accurately portrayed.**
2. **The characters are involved in a conflict that is realistic to the era.**

These elements emphasize the historical setting and context, which are crucial components of historical fiction.