In what way is sir arthur conan doyle’s “the contest” a work of historical fiction?

a) it focuses on the popular greek mythic hero policles and cites examples of his bravery.

b) it describes the former roman emperor nero and recreates ancient rome and greece.

c) it accurately portrays how international singing competitions were held in ancient greece.

d) it gives a factual, true-to-life depiction of events that took place during nero’s reign.

The correct answer is B) it describes the former Roman emperor Nero and recreates ancient Rome and Greece.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Contest” is a work of historical fiction because it describes the former Roman emperor Nero and recreates ancient Rome and Greece.  

It is considered a work of historical fiction because his story is based on real characters that lived in 66AD in ancient Rome. “The Contest” is a story written by Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (1859-1930). The story was published in “The New York Tribune” in February 1911. Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle is one of the most famous Scottish writers because he is the creator of the character Sherlock Holmes, and its many fictional novels.  

at the beginning of the story, elisa just has the small idea of wanting more attention, but as the story progressed, her desire for more attention grew larger. before she talked to the man with the wagon she was just focused on her chrysanthemums but when she talked to him and got some attention she enjoyed it, so she decided to get all dolled up for henry. but when they were on the way to dinner she was so upset because she saw the flowers on the side of the road and realized the man didn't take interest in her like she thought.