Understanding Biographies

Is a biography fiction or non-fiction?

• fiction

• non-fiction

Which of these is not an element of a biography?

• Birthdate and characteristics

• Adversity and challenges faced

• Achievement and impact

• All answer are elements of a biography

Are family members or relatives mentioned in the biography?

• Yes

• No

A biography describes _______________.

• the individual's hobbies and career of an individual.

• the childhood experiences, family, characteristics, and culture of an individual.

• Both answers are correct

Complete this sentence. "Biographies include information about _______________ the individual."

• all the pets of

• people who influenced

• all minor details of

• all the important facts of

The prefix "Bio" means ______.

• Life

• Read

• Self

• Write

What is chronological order?

• A way of arranging events or things according to the time they happen.

• A way of arranging events or things according to how important they are in a story.

• A way of arranging events or things according to what was most interesting first.

Which photo may be a book about a biography?

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Which is an example of adversity?

• Born into a loving and supportive family.

• Attended a prestigious university.

• Began life poor and with very little money.

• Not being able to buy the newest iPhone.

What is an autobiography?

• a type of biography written by and about the author

• a biography about automobiles

• an automatic biography story

• there is no difference