Understanding Biographies and Their Features

The video explores the elements of biographies, distinguishing them from fiction by highlighting their non-narrative structure and focus on real people. It discusses the impact of main characters, the non-fiction text features used, and the typical content found in biographies, such as personal details and achievements.

What type of literature are biographies classified as?

• Poetry

• Non-fiction

• Fiction

• Drama

What is the primary focus of a biography?

• Mythical creatures

• Fictional characters

• Real-life events and achievements

• Imaginary events

Which of the following is a characteristic of fiction books?

• They include timelines and captions.

• They are always about real people.

• They are written by others about real people.

• They follow a narrative structure with a beginning, middle, and end.

How do biographies differ from many fiction books?

• They are always set in the future.

• They do not necessarily follow a narrative format.

• They are always written in first person.

• They are always written in verse.

What is a common feature of the main character in biographies?

• They are fictional characters.

• They are always politicians.

• They have a significant impact on society.

• They are always famous artists.

What is a common theme in the life of the main character in a biography?

• They always live in the same place.

• They never face any challenges.

• They always win the lottery.

• They face struggles and achieve successes.

Which of the following is NOT a text feature commonly found in biographies?

• Illustrations

• Photographs

• Captions

• Rhyming schemes

What type of text structure might a biography use?

• Haiku

• Limerick

• Sequence of events

• Free verse

Which of the following is a text feature that helps organize information in a biography?

• A series of fictional maps

• A collection of poems

• A list of fictional characters

• A table of contents

What is one way biographies can be structured?

• As a collection of poems

• As a series of fictional stories

• As a sequence of events

• As a series of unrelated events