Autobiography vs. Biography Flashcard Review 2019

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What is a biography?

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A biography is a written account of someone else's life, usually written by another person.

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What is an autobiography?

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An autobiography is a written account of a person's own life, written by that person.

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In which person is a biography typically written?

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Third person.

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In which person is an autobiography typically written?

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First person.

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What does the prefix '-auto' mean?

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Self.

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What does the prefix 'bio' mean?

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Life.

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True or False: Neil Armstrong wrote an autobiography.

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False, Neil Armstrong's life story would be written in a biography.

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True or False: A biography can be written by the person it is about.

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False, a biography is written by someone else.

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True or False: An autobiography is an informational text.

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True, it provides information about the author's life.

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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 it is about.