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Examples of biography and autobiography

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Autobiography vs Memoir: An Insightful Guide Exploring Similarities and Differences

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Autobiography and memoir: – two genres often intertwined yet distinctly unique in the realm of literature! As an English language learner in India, you might grapple with distinguishing between an autobiography and a memoir due to cultural contexts and the nuances of translation. But worry not!

In this blog post, we promise a detailed journey into the heart of these two literary forms. We'll unveil their differences and similarities and how understanding them can enhance your English language skills. So buckle up for a captivating ride into the world of autobiographies and memoirs, taking one step closer towards mastering the English language.

What is an Autobiography and a Memoir?

An autobiography, as defined by the Cambridge Dictionary, is a book about a person's life, written by that person. You might be surprised to learn that it's not just celebrities or famous personalities who pen down their life stories; everyday individuals also write autobiographies to share their p

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Unveiled Lives: A Look into Memoirs and Biographies

  • Biography, Autobiography, and Memoir Jessica Dockter University of Minnesota Adapted from Beth Brendler 2008

  • Biography A branch of nonfiction: • tells the story of the life -- or part of the life -- of a real person • illuminates the interaction between an individual and historical events

  • Biography Although considered nonfiction, biography and autobiography can be either authentic or mostly fictional Fiction -----------------------------Nonfiction

  • Authentic Biography Grounded in fact - even dialog comes from historical record • diaries • letters • journal entries • photographs • collected papers Usually contains lists of sources and addresses the author’s process

  • Biographical Fiction • Few or no sources • No distinction between what is fact and made up • Includes thoughts and conversations we could not know

  • Biographical Fiction • Goes beyond what is known about a subject • Not a factual resource • Often written about people alive before much historical documentation took place

  • Biographical Fic

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    Autobiography vs. Biography

  • Autobiography vs. Biography What is the point of view of the writing? What are the characteristics of a biography and an autobiography?

  • Autobiography-First Person Point of View • In the first person point of view, the narrator does participate in the action of the story • When reading stories in the first person, we need to realize that what the narrator is recounting might not be the objective truth • We should question the trustworthiness of the accounting

  • First Person Point of View-Example “For nearly a year, I sopped around the house, the Store, the school, and the church, like an old biscuit, dirty and inedible. Then I met, or rather got to know, the lady who threw me my first lifeline.” from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

  • Biography-Third Person Point of View • A narrator zooms in on the thoughts and feelings of just one character in the story • This point of view helps us share that character’s reactions to the story’s events

  • Third Person Point of View-Example • “In December of 1851 when she started out wit

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