Question

A historical novel is

a. a work in which dark thematic material plays a central role.
b. a romantic novel that satirizes certain elements of society.
c. a work whose rising action often takes place during a time of war.
d. a work that fictionalizes a real person or event.

Answer 1

The answer should be d. Historical novels generally take place during a historical period and may even use real historical figures in the story.