Question

In autobiographical writing, the purpose of the exposition is to _____.

Answer 1

Provide background to help readers understand the narrative

Answer 2

Answer:

Provide background to help readers understand the narrative.

Explanation:

As much as in fiction and non-fiction narratives, exposition is a literary device used to address background or relevant information and context about the setting, characters or plot, which the reader needs to know to understand the story and its purpose.  

In autobiographical narratives, an author also uses exposition since it helps to connect with the reader and offer him/her a deeper understanding of the author's life.