Historical Fiction: Focus on Historical Accuracy
English
GCSE
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~18 mins
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A worksheet designed to assess and improve students' ability to identify and correct historical inaccuracies within a piece of historical fiction.
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Historical Fiction: Focus on Historical Accuracy
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Error Correction in Historical Fiction
In the dim glow of the gas lamps, Eleanor moved swiftly through the cobbled streets of Victorian London. The year was 1865, and the city was alive with the hum of industrial progress. She paused before a newly erected building, its ornate façade gleaming under the flickering streetlights. Inside, workers laboured tirelessly, their faces marked with soot and determination. Among them, a young man carefully examined a machine, claiming it was a prototype of the first steam-powered engine, which had actually been developed a decade earlier. Outside, horse-drawn carriages clattered past, some of which still used leather harnesses, though steel alternatives were becoming more common. Eleanor’s watch ticked toward midnight as she hurried to meet her contact, unaware that the city’s skyline was about to change forever with the commissioning of the London Underground, which was only in its planning stages at this time.
1.
Identify the historical inaccuracy regarding the steam engine mentioned in the passage.
[2 marks]2.
What anachronism is present in the description of the London Underground?
[2 marks]3.
Describe the possible impact of inaccurately portraying technological development in historical fiction.
[4 marks]4.
Identify the term used for the deliberate or accidental inclusion of an error in a text.
[1 mark]Aa) Anomaly
Bb) Error
Cc) Anachronism
Dd) Inaccuracy
5.
Explain why it is important for authors of historical fiction to avoid inaccuracies.
[2 marks]6.
Suggest a correction for the statement about the London Underground's planning stage.
[2 marks]7.
Identify and explain one literary device used in the passage.
[2 marks]8.
What is the significance of accurate historical details in creating an authentic atmosphere?
[2 marks]9.
Write a brief paragraph suggesting one historically accurate detail that could be added to enrich the scene.
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