Biographies and Autobiographies

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What is a biography?

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A story of someone's life written by someone else.

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What is an autobiography?

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A story of someone's life written by themselves.

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

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A biography is written by someone else, while an autobiography is written by the person themselves.

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In which type of writing is the author not the subject?

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Biography.

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True or False: An autobiography is written by someone else.

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False.

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True or False: A biography can include the author's personal opinions.

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True.

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What is the purpose of a biography?

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To provide insight into someone's life, achievements, and experiences.

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What is the purpose of an autobiography?

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To share personal experiences and reflections from the author's perspective.

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Can a biography be fictional?

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No, a biography is based on factual information.

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Can an autobiography include events from the author's childhood?

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Yes, it often includes events from the author's entire life.