Autobiography vs Biography - Features

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What is an autobiography?

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An autobiography is a self-written account of the author's own life.

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What is a biography?

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A biography is a detailed description of a person's life written by someone else.

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What point of view is typically used in autobiographies?

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First-person point of view is typically used in autobiographies.

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What point of view is typically used in biographies?

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Third-person point of view is typically used in biographies.

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What is the main difference between an autobiography and a biography?

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The main difference is that an autobiography is written by the subject themselves, while a biography is written by another person.

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What type of sources are used in biographies?

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Biographies are based on both primary and secondary sources.

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Can an autobiography include fictional elements?

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No, an autobiography should be a factual account of the author's life.

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What is an example of a famous autobiography?

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'The Diary of a Young Girl' by Anne Frank is a famous autobiography.

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What is an example of a famous biography?

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'Steve Jobs' by Walter Isaacson is a famous biography.

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What pronouns are commonly used in autobiographies?

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Common pronouns include I, me, my, and mine.