You are about to read Fever 1793, which is historical fiction. This means that the story is based on true past events and/or people, but the story itself is fictitious. How do you think reading a fictional story about the past can help you understand a moment in history? You may reference historical fiction texts, TV shows, or movies that you have may have read or watched to support your response.

In act v of a midsummer night's dream, quince presents the prologue for “pyramus and thisbe.” when he finishes, hippolyta comments: indeed he hath played on his prologue like a child on a recorder—a sound, but not in government. which tone does the simile “played on his prologue like a child on a recorder” create? it creates a sad, wistful tone by comparing quince’s performance to a beautiful tune. it creates a surprised tone by comparing quince’s performance to an eloquent speech by a government official. it creates a relaxed tone by comparing quince’s performance to lovely recorder music. it creates a humorous tone by comparing quince’s performance to a child playing an instrument badly.