College Composition CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What style of writing is A Tale of Two Cities?

Satire
Epistolary
Novella
Historical Fiction

The correct answer is: Historical Fiction

A Tale of Two Cities is a historical fiction novel. This is because the story is set during the French Revolution, which is a specific historical event, and includes real historical figures such as King Louis XVI and Robespierre. A satirical writing often uses humor and irony to criticize society and human behavior, which is not the main focus of A Tale of Two Cities. Epistolary literature is written in the form of letters or diary entries, but A Tale of Two Cities is written in a typical narrative style. A novella is a short novel, but A Tale of Two Cities is over 350 pages in length, making it a full-length novel.