Question

What is one essential element of historical fiction?

Answer 1

answer choices (please post these next time)

The story leaves out character and plot, including only historical data.



The story describes imaginary figures and events, ignoring factual history.



The story conveys only real information for educational purposes.



The story contains only historical figures and has no imaginary figures.



The story blends elements of fictional narrative and historical fact.

Answer 2

that being said, consider what the term "historical fiction" means. it's still fiction, so it's not entirely true, but it contains some basis in real history