Autobiography

Question 1

What are the TYPES/FORMS OF CREATIVE NONFICTION I.

Answer 1

A. AUTOBIOGRAPHY
B. BIOGRAPHY
C. MEMOIR
D. TRAVELOGUE
E. JOURNAL
F. DIARY
G. LITERARY JOURNALISM/ REPORTAGE
H. PERSONAL NARRATIVE TESTIMONIAL

Question 2

A written account of the life of a person written by himself/herself.

Should include all the most important details of your life story

Chronological event of your whole life

Uses first person POV

Answer 2

AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Question 3

 A book of writings from the Dutch language diary of Anne Frank while she was hiding with here family during the Nazi occupation in the Netherlands.

Answer 3

Anne frank

The Diary of a Young Girl

Question 4

FAMOUS LINE FROM THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL

Answer 4

A. “In the long run, the sharpest weapon of all is a kind and gentle spirit.”

B.“In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.”

C.“I think a lot, but I don’t say much.

Question 5

What are the 6 ELEMENTS OF AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Answer 5

1. A description of your personal origin story- hometown, family history, touchstone moments in your education
2. Significant experiences- significant experiences that shaped your worldview and your approach to life in the present day
3. Detailed recollections of episodes from your personal life- moments that would inspire someone to pick up your book (turning points that your autobiograhy will be known for)
4. A personal story of failure- Follow your setbacks with a good story of how you responded to that failure
5. A unique and compelling title
6. A first-person narrative voice

Question 6

What are the Tips in writing a Good Autobiography

Answer 6

1.Brainstorm–begin in compiling any life experiences you suspect might be compelling to the readers

2. Craft an outline–organize a narrative around the most compelling episodes from your brainstorm
3. Research–do some research to help you recall contextual information from the period you are writing about
4. Write your first draft
5. Take a break –take a day off when your first draft is complete
6. Proofread–look for grammar mistakes; identify weak moments in the narrative and develop constructive improvements; consider what you’d look for if reading about another person’s life and apply it your autobiography
7. Write your next draft –write a second draft based on the notes you’ve given yourself; show it to trusted friends
8. Refine–follow new revisions with new reads from people, you will refine your writing skills; There are no masterpieces full-borne into the world in a single draft.