Autobiography and Memoir Review

What is the primary focus of an autobiography?

• A fictional narrative

• The author's own life experiences

• A story about someone else's life

• The author's feelings and emotions

Which Greek word means 'self' in the term autobiography?

• Life

• Auto

• Graph

• Bio

What is a key difference between an autobiography and a memoir?

• Autobiographies are less formal

• Memoirs cover the entire life

• Autobiographies are fictional

• Memoirs focus on specific experiences

What type of language is used to create sensory imagery?

• Colloquial Language

• Descriptive Language

• Formal Language

• Jargon

What does the term 'tone' refer to in writing?

• The overall feeling of the text

• The factual accuracy of the story

• The quality of the writer's voice

• The author's choice of words

Which type of details are based on personal feelings and cannot be proven?

• Objective details

• Factual details

• Chronological details

• Subjective details

What is the purpose of including context in an autobiography?

• To make the story more entertaining

• To provide background information

• To focus on the author's emotions

• To create a fictional narrative

Which language feature uses everyday language and slang?

• Formal Language

• Jargon

• Colloquial Language

• Descriptive Language

What is a memoir primarily concerned with?

• Chronological order

• Emotional truth

• Historical accuracy

• Factual events

What does 'emotive language' aim to do?

• Enhance emotional impact

• Use technical jargon

• Provide factual information

• Create a formal tone