A novel, story, drama, or poem is the expression of an author's imagination. ... The sentiment may be real, but the characters and incidents are the fruits of the author's imagination. And author and directors "as in the movies referred to above "often use "dramatic license" to distort history for dramatic effect. ... Color is often symbolic, as with the red passion of the Scarlet Letter in the novel of that title. ...

• Word Count: 879
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

It provides detailed biographical information on the author's life and analyzes the faith and nature of his religious perspective. ... But Nathaniel is most famous for his novel "The Scarlet Letter."" ...

• Word Count: 1340
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School