Creative Nonfiction M1

What is the primary difference between an autobiography and a memoir?

• Autobiography covers the entirety of the author's life in a continuous narrative, while a memoir focuses on specific events or aspects of the author's life.

• Autobiography focuses on specific events or aspects of the author's life, while a memoir covers the entirety of the author's life in a continuous narrative.

• Autobiography is written by someone else, while a memoir is written by the author.

• There is no difference between an autobiography and a memoir.

How does a biography differ from a profile, character sketch, and interview story?

• A biography is a brief description of a person's personality, while a profile is a narrative of a person's entire life.

• A biography focuses on a single aspect of a person's life, while a profile covers the entirety of the person's life.

• A biography is a narrative of a person's entire life, while a profile focuses on a single aspect. A character sketch is a brief description of a person's personality, and an interview story is based on conversations with the subject.

• A biography is based on conversations with the subject, while a profile is a narrative of a person's entire life.

Describe the characteristics of literary, personal, familiar, or informal essays compared to documented or formal essays.

• Literary essays are more objective and formal in tone, while documented essays are often subjective and informal.

• Literary essays are often subjective and informal, while documented essays are more objective and formal in tone.

• Literary essays and documented essays are both objective and formal in tone.

• Literary essays and documented essays are both subjective and informal in tone.

What are the main components of an essay?

• Introduction, conclusion, body paragraphs, transitional paragraphs

• Introduction, thesis statement, supporting paragraphs, concluding paragraph

• Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion, transitional paragraphs

• Thesis statement, supporting evidence, analysis, conclusion

What is the purpose of a descriptive essay?

• To persuade the reader to take a specific action

• To provide an analysis of a complex topic

• To vividly describe a person, place, or thing using sensory details

• To present arguments and counterarguments on a controversial issue

What does a diary record?

• Historical events

• Scientific observations

• Literary analysis

• Personal experiences and thoughts

How many main parts does an essay typically have? What are they?

• Five main parts: Introduction, thesis statement, supporting paragraphs, concluding paragraph, transitional paragraphs

• Two main parts: Introduction and body paragraphs

• Three main parts: Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion

• Four main parts: Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion, transitional paragraphs

What does travel writing describe?

• Experiences and observations while traveling

• Historical events and figures

• Scientific phenomena

• Literary analysis

A website where individuals share thoughts, experiences, and opinions.

• Autobiography

• Biography

• Memoir

• Blog

Its purpose is to capture a person's essence.

• Profile

• Biography

• Autobiography

• Memoir