Question

1. which extra question should you ask when analyzing theme in historical fiction?

what facts were used to make the story seem realistic to the time period?
what does the author mean to say about life during the era when the story was set?
what plot elements show readers the effects of experience on the main character?
what details does the author use help readers visualize the setting of the story?

Explanation:

When analyzing the theme in historical fiction, the theme is the central idea or message about life. The question "What does the author mean to say about life during the era when the story was set?" directly focuses on the theme related to the historical context. The other questions are more about plot elements (e.g., "What plot elements show readers the effects of experience on the main character?"), setting details (e.g., "What details does the author use help readers visualize the setting of the story?"), or realism - creating facts (e.g., "What facts were used to make the story seem realistic to the time period?") rather than the theme.

Answer:

What does the author mean to say about life during the era when the story was set?