Question

Why do authors use historical background in nonfiction pieces? Select all that apply.

[] to create a setting for the story they have created
[] to help the reader connect the work with events from the past
[] to make the text more interesting
[] to make the text more realistic

Answer 1

To help reader connect the work with events from the past

To make the text more realistic.

Step-by-step explanation:

The authors use historical background in non-fiction to make the text appear realistic and helps readers to connect the work and events from the past.

Historical background can be defined as a memory, characters, events, etc that has happened or taken place somewhere in the past. The author's, in non-fictional works, use historical context to make their text more realistic. This also helps the readers to make inference of historical context with the works.

Therefore, option B and D are correct.