Memoir vs Autobiography

Usually told chronologically.

• Autobiography

• Memoir

Which is typically less formal?

• Autobiography

• Memoir

Which has more emphasis on specific, factual events.

• Autobiography

• Memoir

Which more likely details one section or period in a life.

• Autobiography

• Memoir

Which is a French term which refers to reminiscence or remembrance.

• Autobiography

• Memoir

A comedian who writes essays about various aspects of life would be writing...

• Autobiography

• Memoir

Of the two types, which writing usually requires more research, dates, and double-checked facts?

• Autobiography

• Memoir

Often may focus on a theme.

• Autobiography

• Memoir

More likely written by someone famous.

• Autobiography

• Memoir

Feels more like a historical account.

• Autobiography

• Memoir