Exploring Diaries and Biographies

What is a personal diary?

• A personal diary is a private record of thoughts and experiences.

• A personal diary is a financial record of expenses and income.

• A personal diary is a public blog for sharing experiences.

• A personal diary is a collection of recipes and cooking tips.

Name a famous autobiography.

• I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

• The Diary of a Young Girl

• Long Walk to Freedom

• Becoming

Who wrote 'The Diary of a Young Girl'?

• Victor Frankl

• Anne Frank

• Simone de Beauvoir

• George Orwell

What is the purpose of a biography?

• To provide a summary of historical events.

• To analyze the impact of a person's work on society.

• To create fictional stories about famous individuals.

• The purpose of a biography is to document and share the life story of an individual.

Can you name a famous artist's autobiography?

• Just Kids by Patti Smith

• The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

• Becoming by Michelle Obama

• The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Who is known for their autobiography 'Long Walk to Freedom'?

• Thabo Mbeki

• Winnie Mandela

• Nelson Mandela

• Desmond Tutu

What are the key elements of a personal diary?

• Shopping list

• Key elements of a personal diary include date, personal reflections, daily events, emotions, and goals.

• Travel itinerary

• Recipe collection

Name a famous biography of a leader.

• Becoming

• The Diary of a Young Girl

• Long Walk to Freedom

• The Autobiography of Malcolm X

Who wrote the autobiography 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings'?

• Alice Walker

• Toni Morrison

• Zora Neale Hurston

• Maya Angelou

What is the difference between an autobiography and a biography?

• An autobiography is always longer than a biography.

• An autobiography is a fictional story; a biography is a true account.

• A biography is written in the first person; an autobiography is in the third person.

• An autobiography is written by the subject themselves; a biography is written by someone else.