Which statement about writers of historical fiction is true?
a. they are limited in the themes he or she can develop.
b. they usually avoid figurative language.
c. they typically employ an objective tone.
d. they research topics heavily in order to create realistic settings.

Historical fiction is certainly not limited in themes. They can contain virtually any theme. There are also no limitations on figurative language, which is using figures of speech to add emphasis or effectiveness. They also do not necessarily need to have objective tones. I believe, therefore, that the best answer would be D. To write historical fiction, you certainly need to know the period you are writing about very well in order to be effective, accurate, and realistic. Hope this helps.