Question

1. Theodore Dreiser is a fine example of the writers of the historical novel.

True or False

2. Images in fiction help to illustrate the meaning of a novel.

True or False

Answer 1

1. False

Theodore Dreiser was an American novelist and journalist. He was not well-known for historical novels. Instead, he was mostly known for being a representant of the naturalist school. His famous novels include Sister Carrie (1900) and An American Tragedy (1925).

2. True

Images in fiction can help illustrate the meaning of a novel. Particular images help convey certain ideas to the reader. Images are built by the author's choice of words, tone and symbols. In turn, these images help the reader better understand the main messages of a book and therefore, the meaning of a narrative.

Answer 2

1. Theodore Dreiser is a fine example of the writers of the historical novel.

False.
He was considered a Naturalist Writer.

2. Images in fiction help to illustrate the meaning of a novel.

True