Memoir

Memoir is another name for autobiography.

• True
• False

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Memoir is another name for personal narrative.

• True
• False

Memoirs are usually written in 

• cause/effect text structure.
• problem/solution text structure.
• chronological text structure.
• any of these.

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Memoirs are always written in which point of view?

• first person 
• second person 
• third person
• This is a trick question.  Memoirs can be written in any point of view.

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One thing that is different when comparing memoir to autobiography is that memoirs

• are always about a bad experience.
• might be a story about someone else.
• are shorter that autobiographies.
• have a surprise ending.

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Which feature was suggested to include in a memoir?

• dialogue.

• similes and metaphors.

• a few things that didn't actually happen to make the story more interesting.

• a lot of big words to make yourself sound extra smart.

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What was the name of the British veterinarian who wrote a collection of memoirs about their work?

• Harriet Tubman

• Ed Sheeran

• James Herriot

• none of these

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What is the primary focus of a memoir?

a. The entirety of the author’s life

b. A specific theme, period, or subject in the author’s life

c. A fictional story with emotional depth

d. A historical account of major events

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is a shared goal of memoirs and autobiographies?

a. To entertain with fictional elements.

b. To explore universal themes and connect with readers.

c. To highlight only the author’s achievements.

d. To present objective analysis of historical events.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which book’s description fits that of a memoir?

a. "A detailed history of a political leader's life from birth to the end of their career."

b. "A reflection on the author’s year of traveling across three countries for self-discovery."

c. "A comprehensive account of the author’s struggles and achievements since childhood."

d. "A factual timeline of major historical events the author witnessed."

• A

• B

• C

• D