Writing an Autobiography

What is the purpose of an autobiography?

• To give an account of someone's life.

• To give an account of your life so far.

• To write a story about you.

What tense is an autobiography written in?

• Written in the present tense.

• Written in the past tense.

Events in an autobiography are written in chronological order.

• True

• False

What does it mean to write in an 'anecdotal style?

• Telling a story

• Listing events

• None of the above

To link your ideas and events in an autobiography you need to use...

• Interjections

• Time connectives or time phrase.

• prepositions

Autobiographies include precise dates and location, named individuals who have influenced you.

• True

• False

An autobiography allows more details and comments about the writers' feelings.

• True

• False

Autobiographies do not include details about your early life memories, family and home, school and experiences that have helped shape you.

• True

• False

A. He was born and grew up in London, moving to France at the age of 13.

B. I never enjoyed writing until I met my idol, Jacqueline Wilson, who ignited my interest.

Which of the above opening is an example of an autobiography?

• A

• B

Write one difference between a biography and an autobiography.