Autobiography and Memoir Flashcards

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Auto and Mem Conventions

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Are usually written in the first person (some are second or third for deliberate effect)

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Auto and Mem Conventions

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May focus on key dates/facts related to the author’s life (e.g. circumstances of their birth or details about parents/ siblings)

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Auto and Mem Convention

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Record significant moments or experiences (which have shaped the writer’s character or influenced the direction their lives took)- these might be anecdotes or more substantial formative moments

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Auto and Mem Conventions

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Describe significant places or settings in the writer’s life

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Auto and Mem Conventions

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Often reflect on people who have been important to the writer, or who have influenced their lives

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Auto and Mem Conventions

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Are usually written in the past tense, but may include current reflections (e.g. ‘ I was born in…’, ‘Now, I live in…’).

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