The Real McCoy Biography

The 5 W's (who, what, where, when, why) could help you in writing a biography because...

• they would give you details about the person's life

• they would tell you what the person's interests are

• they would help you understand get to know the person

• all of the above

We start a biography with .....

• Writing about major achievements of that person

• Writing about the last thing they did

• Writing about their birth and early life

• Writing about their friends and family

A biography

• It's a series of events on a character's life

• Tells about a real person

• It's about important people

• has questions and answers

These are ALL features of a biography (check all that are true):

• Describes the person's life events in date order

• Talks about a real person

• The point of view is third person

• Tells about the person's shoe size

A story about a person's life written by that person is an ...

• Biography

• Autobiography

What is the primary purpose of a biography?

• To entertain the reader with fictional stories

• To provide a detailed account of a person's life

• To describe the author's personal experiences

• To explain historical events

Which of the following is a key feature of a biography?

• First-person narrative

• Focus on fictional characters

• Chronological order of events

• Use of poetic language

In a biography, the term 'The Real McCoy' refers to:

• A fictional character

• A historical figure

• A literary device

• A metaphor

What is the significance of using the 5 W's in writing a biography?

• They help create fictional scenarios

• They provide a framework for gathering factual information

• They are used to develop characters

• They are essential for writing poetry

Which sentence structure is most commonly used in biographies?

• Complex sentences with multiple clauses

• Simple sentences with direct statements

• Fragmented sentences

• Inverted sentences