Question

1. which source is most likely to be used by a writer of historical fiction?

an encyclopedia entry about a historical event
a scientific article in a journal or magazine
a recent newspaper story
personal letters written during a previous century

Explanation:

Historical fiction writers need authentic historical details. Encyclopedias offer factual summaries of historical events, which can provide a basis for the historical context in their writing. Scientific articles are more about scientific research, recent newspaper stories are contemporary, and personal letters from a previous century might be too narrow in scope compared to an encyclopedia entry that gives a broader overview of a historical event.

Answer:

an encyclopedia entry about a historical event