Elements of a Memoir

Memoirs are usually written in

• cause/effect text structure.

• problem/solution text structure.

• chronological text structure.

• sequence/process

Memoirs are told...

• like a narrative with a plot

• like a compare/contrast essay

• like an informational text

• in stanzas

How do authors organize memoirs?

• by listing their challenges

• by contrasting their actions with others' actions

• by describing episodes from that period of their life

• by comparing their experience with the experiences of others

The purpose of a Memoir is to explain something important  in your life or yourself.

• True

• False

What point of view is used in a memoir?

• first person

• second person

• third person omniscient

• third person limited

All of the following are true about a memoir, except:

• it's autobiographical

• it's chronological

• it's told in first person

• it's emotional

A memoir is written like a narrative and has the elements of plot that include a conflict, climax and a resolution.

• True

• False

What is a key characteristic of a memoir?

• A) It is fictional.

• B) It is written in third person.

• C) It focuses on personal experiences.

• D) It is a collection of essays.

Which element is essential in a memoir?

• A) Imaginary characters

• B) Personal reflection

• C) Historical analysis

• D) Scientific data

What narrative style is commonly used in memoirs?

• A) Second person

• B) First person

• C) Third person omniscient

• D) Third person limited