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Exploring the Elements of Historical Fiction: From Past to Present

Delve into the rich world of historical fiction as we explore its essential elements, including significant historical events, real places, and the cultural artifacts that breathe life into narratives set in bygone eras. This captivating journey examines the role of language, realistic characters, and historical accuracy in crafting authentic stories. Discover how authors weave true events and relatable characters, and envision what life was like during pivotal moments in history. Join us on this fascinating exploration of fiction that bridges the past with the present.

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Exploring the Elements of Historical Fiction: From Past to Present

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  1. Guess That Era History-Present-Future

  2. History-Present-Future Place- Shire People- Joe Biden Artifacts- Solar Cars Language- Cellular Phone Service Events- The Crudades

  3. History-Present-Future Place- Shire- History People- Joe Biden- Present Artifacts- Solar Cars- Future Language- Cellular Phone Service- Present Events- The Crudades- History

  4. History-Present-Future Place- Disney World People- Justin Bieber’s grandson Artifacts-Mill stone Language- Ye Olde Shoppe Events- World War 4

  5. History-Present-Future Place- Disney World- Present People- Justin Bieber’s grandson- Future Artifacts-Mill stone- History Language- Ye Olde Shoppe- History Events- World War 4- Future

  6. History-Present-Future Place- Martin Condo- Future People- Lady McBeth- History Artifacts- Sword- History Language- Parental Units- Future Events- 2012 Election- Present

  7. The Elements of Historical Fiction Historical Events • Authors of historical fiction will write about important events and phenomena that happened in the past. • These are usually events that significantly impacted people living at that time.

  8. The Elements of Historical Fiction Real Places • Fictional Stories set in the past often take place in real places that are relevant to the story.

  9. The Elements of Historical Fiction Cultural Artifacts • Fictional Stories set in the past must include cultural artifacts from that time to make the setting believable. • This might include objects, music or artistic references, television shows or movies, hairstyles and clothing.

  10. The Elements of Historical Fiction Historical Language and Slang • People spoke differently in the past. In historical fiction, you will read accents, vocabulary, and slang that you don’t use today. • You will mostly read familiar language and words because, for the reader to understand the story, it has to be told in a modern voice.

  11. The Elements of Historical Fiction Realistic Characters • In some works of historical fiction, there are real, important characters from history. • In other works, the characters are fictional, but live in a real, historical time.

  12. Christopher Paul Curtis

  13. Author’s Page in Portfolio Author’s Page Need to write a biography of Christopher Paul Curtis that includes fact about where he is from, how he started writing, and some fun facts.

  14. Consider the Setting of the Book Ballad of Birmingham What would it have been like to live in that era? How would it have impacted you if you were at the church the day of the blast?

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