Historical Romance Formula

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1. In historical romance novels, the heroine is usually beautiful or at least alluring to the hero. How else is she generally depicted? Spirited Small in stature A virgin All of these

2. The hero in a historical romance is always sensual and magnetic. He is also usually characterized in all of the following ways EXCEPT: Rich Gorgeous Brawny Sensitive

3. Historical romances rely on faraway locales. Which setting is not common in these novels? Feudal Japan The Viking Age Regency England American "Wild West"

4. A connecting storyline, enlivened by vivacious dialogue and steamy romance, drives the action along. What is NOT a typical historical romance novel plot? Beautiful girl is stalked by murderer Arranged marriage between enemies Pirate abducts lady; the two fall in love Impoverished noblewoman must find a husband

5. Though we all know that the romantic leads will unite in the end, how do the hero and heroine usually feel about one another in the beginning? They strongly dislike each other They develop a deep friendship They are not physically attracted to each other at first They profess their love immediately

6. Some of our most beloved classics were actually branded romance novels in their time. Which of these classics was NOT considered to be a romance novel? Persuasion Pamela Jude the Obscure The Sheik

7. Which classic literature character is the prototype for modern romance novel heroes? Mr. Darcy All of them Heathcliff Mr. Rochester

8. What is the most important literary element of the historical romance novel? Plot Imagery Setting Characters

9. Jude Deveraux's "Remembrance" is a romance novel about a romance novelist. In it, the main character shares that all writers know that some male names are "virile", while others are not. Which name is probably not virile enough to be the name of a romantic hero? Alexander Oscar Nicholas Adam

10. Finally, what must every historical romance novel do? Include a bodice-ripper front cover Teach the reader about a specific time period Provide a satisfying, happily-ever-after ending Graphically describe erotic scenes