Mississippi Solo--Memoir

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What is the purpose of an insulated lunchbox?

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To keep heat from passing through.

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What does the term 'ethereal' mean?

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Light and airy.

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What is a memoir?

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A type of autobiography that focuses on personal memories.

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What is meant by an author's style?

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How an author writes.

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How can we identify 'Mississippi Solo' as a memoir?

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It uses first person pronouns such as 'I' and 'me.'

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What is the difference between a memoir and a biography?

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A memoir focuses on personal memories, while a biography covers a person's entire life.

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What is the significance of first person point of view in memoirs?

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It allows readers to connect with the author's personal experiences.

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What elements contribute to an author's tone?

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Word choice, sentence structure, and the author's attitude toward the subject.

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What is the role of emotion in memoir writing?

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It helps convey the author's personal experiences and feelings.

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What does it mean for a text to be written in the first person?

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It uses pronouns like 'I' and 'me' to tell the story from the author's perspective.