Question 16
Which verb tense should you use when writing about a fictional work?
past
future
passive
present
WRITING ABOUT FICTION
When writing about literature or fictional events, use the present tense unless instructed otherwise by
your teacher.
EXAMPLE: In Laura’s personal narrative, she describes several events of her childhood.
When writing about a fictional work, the most commonly used verb tense is the present tense. This is because when discussing events, characters, and themes in a fictional story, it is more effective to make them feel immediate and alive by using present tense verbs. For example, instead of saying "In the novel, the protagonist went on a journey," you would say "In the novel, the protagonist goes on a journey."
Therefore, the correct answer to the question is: present tense.