Question

Which of the following is/are purpose(s) the author might have when writing literary nonfiction? Select all that apply.

to teach us something about life
to reveal what the writer has learned from his/her personal experiences
to aid us in understanding a time in history
to aid us in understanding a person or culture

Answer 1

1. to teach us something about life
2. to reveal what the writer has learned from his/her personal experiences
3. to aid us in understanding a time in history
4. to aid us in understanding a person or culture

Step-by-step explanation:

Literary nonfiction is a broad genre that can cover up many purposes. The writing style is what makes it literary for the author will use literary devices to unfold his / her ideas.

1. The text may be about any current event the author resorts to to give his / her opinion and teach something to the readers.
2. The writer may do this with a literary style,
3. As long as the writer does not alter the facts, this is also a purpose.
4. This can also be developed .