Question

Why did the author choose to provide this fictional account of Clara Barton, who was a real person? Select four answers.

to interpret and share real events
to bring Barton to life through descriptive detail and dialogue
to make the account of Barton’s life more interesting than it actually was
to add details, such as characters’ thoughts and feelings, to the story since some of these details are not known
to engage the reader by sharing a point of view about the topic

Answer 1

Selected answers:
- to interpret and share real events
- to bring Barton to life through descriptive detail and dialogue
- to add details, such as characters’ thoughts and feelings, to the story since some of these details are not known
- to engage the reader by sharing a point of view about the topic

Explanation: Historical fiction lets an author imagine and interpret real events, add dialogue and inner life that aren’t documented, and present a point of view to engage readers. The option about making the life “more interesting than it actually was” is a negative characterization (embellishment) and not a primary, legitimate purpose listed here.