Historical Fiction

a novel set among actual events or a specific period of historyHistorical FictionThe following elements are important to this genre:CharactersSettingPlotA Problem to SolveDescriptionDialogueHistorical FictionCharacters: all may be fictional; or some may be real, while others are fictional; THEY ALL BEHAVE IN REALISTIC WAYSHistorical FictionSetting: novel is set in a definite period in history; a real historical placeHistorical FictionPlot: a plot that makes sense and ends with a solution to the problem; REAL EVENTS ARE MIXED WITH FICTIONAL EVENTSHistorical FictionA Problem to Solve: The main characters are involved in a conflict or dilemma THAT IS REALISTIC FOR THAT PERIODHistorical FictionDescription: Places, events, and characters are vividly described. THE WRITER EXPLAINS HISTORICAL INFORMATION THAT MAY BE UNFAMILIAR TO READERS.Historical FictionDialogue: The characters words show their personalities, move the plot along, and reflect what people knew and thought about in those times.Historical Fiction