Reading an Autobiography

The video tutorial explores the concept of autobiographies, distinguishing them from memoirs. It discusses the purpose, perspective, and point of view in autobiographies, highlighting the use of tone and voice. The importance of critical reading is emphasized, using Ulada Equiano's autobiography as an example to illustrate these concepts.

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

• An autobiography is fictional, while a memoir is factual.

• An autobiography covers the entire life, while a memoir focuses on specific periods.

• An autobiography is always humorous, while a memoir is serious.

• An autobiography covers a specific period, while a memoir covers the entire life.

What are the three main purposes of writing an autobiography?

• To entertain, to deceive, or to persuade

• To inform, to confuse, or to persuade

• To confuse, to entertain, or to deceive

• To inform, to entertain, or to persuade

Which of the following is a device used by authors in autobiographies?

• Using fictional characters

• Staying true to facts

• Ignoring the reader's emotions

• Changing the author's identity

How can the tone of an autobiography be described?

• As the author's background

• As the author's education

• As the author's personality

• As the author's attitude

What can a well-written autobiography provide to the reader?

• A sense of living another's life vicariously

• A detailed history of the world

• A fictional story about the author

• A list of the author's favorite books