Autobiography vs Biography - Features

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What is the difference between an autobiography and a biography?

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An autobiography is a self-written account of one's life, while a biography is written by someone else about another person's life.

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What does 'auto' mean in the context of autobiography?

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Self.

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What does 'graph' mean in the context of biography?

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To write.

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If a book is written by the subject of the story, what type of book is it?

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Autobiography.

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If a book is written about someone else, what type of book is it?

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Biography.

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Can a biography include the author's opinions about the subject?

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Yes, a biography can include the author's interpretations and opinions, but it should primarily focus on factual information.

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What is an example of a famous autobiography?

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'The Diary of a Young Girl' by Anne Frank.

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What is an example of a famous biography?

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'Steve Jobs' by Walter Isaacson.

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In a biography, who is typically the author?

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Someone other than the subject.

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In an autobiography, who is typically the author?

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The subject themselves.