Literature can be shaped by its historical context. What is
historical context?
Select one:
O a. The political, ethical and social influences that characterize a
particular time and place.
O b. A descriptive piece (for example, personal essay, travel
writing, or restaurant review) that use sensory images and vivid
word choice.
O c. A multiple-paragraph composition that has an introduction
and a conclusion, includes a coherent thesis, and uses support
such as definitions and descriptions.
O d. A standardized system of documentation (including a list of
sources with full publication information and the use of in-text
citations) to properly credit the work of others.

In literary works such as novels, stories, or poems, the historical context includes factors such as the political, economic, ethical, and social situations that influenced the literary work. Additionally, these factors are related to the general context and situation of a specific geographical location during a specific time. For example, in the case of the famous book "Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain, this is set in Missouri during the 1840s, and factors such as politics, society, and economy, as well as the place and time are the historical context.