Writing About a Memory | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

Which of these is true about memoirs?

• They are about real past experiences.

• They are completely made up.

• They are only written by famous people.

• They focus on holidays.

Memoirs are written in the first person. What does this mean?

• Writing using "He"

• Writing using "I"

• Writing using "She

• Writing using "You"

Who wrote 'I Capture the Castle'?

• Dodie Smith

• Joanne Harris

• Lemony Snicket

• Roald Dahl

How many senses do humans have?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What do you call language that incorporates different senses?

• Imagery

• Punctuation

• Repetition

• Sensory language

You can start memoirs by describing where you are because:

• It allows the reader to jump straight in.

• It gives the reader a sense of who you are.

• It's easier.

• It's more interesting.