Which statement about the main characters of historical fiction is TRUE?
The author typically imagines the main characters.
The main characters are usually important historical figures.
The main characters act and think like people do today.
The main characters know everything we know today.

In historical fiction, the main characters are usually imagined by the author and can be fictional or inspired by real figures. They do not act solely like contemporary individuals nor do they possess today's knowledge. Therefore, the statement that best describes them is that authors create these characters based on their understanding and interpretation of the historical period. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-04

The main characters in historical fiction are typically imagined by the author, and they may be fictional or based on real individuals. They do not always represent important historical figures, nor do they act like people today or possess modern knowledge. Therefore, the correct statement is that the author typically imagines the main characters.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-06