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WorksheetsMemoir
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 16mins
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1.
Memoir most closely reminds you of, and draws the same meaning as the word
a)
metamorphosis
b)
memory
c)
metaphor
d)
memorize
2.
All of the following are true about a memoir, except:
a)
it's autobiographical
b)
it's chronological
c)
it's told in first person
d)
it's emotional
3.
The content of a memoir must include
a)
personal experience
b)
historical documents
c)
a fable or fairy tale
d)
a scientific report
4.
The writer of a memoir writes about something that
a)
he/she doesn't give a second thought to.
b)
required research of several sources.
c)
impacted his/her life.
d)
you would see in an argument essay.
5.
How is a memoir different than an autobiography?
a)
It is not chronological
b)
It doesn't cover the writer's whole life.
c)
It's more story like.
d)
All answers are correct
6.
What does the 6 word memoir "time heals all wounds? Not quite," mean?
a)
time makes everything better
b)
pain isn't always forgotten
c)
some scrapes and bumps heal slowly,
d)
a band aid is the best remedy.
7.
What does the 6 word memoir "On her birthday, my life began." mean?
a)
parenthood is hard
b)
she has a twin.
c)
parenthood completed her,
d)
the writer has a friend.
8.
A memoir is more emotional than an autobiography.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
A memoir is more factual than an autobiography.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
A memoir is always in chronological order.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
A memoir captures and reminds the writer of all the small moments he/she has forgotten,
a)
True
b)
False
12.
A memoir has narrative structure, This means it is like reading
a)
a book report
b)
a news article
c)
a biography
d)
a story
13.
Setting, plot, and imagery are never a part of memoir.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Memoirs are set in the future.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
Which author is famous for the first six word memoir?
a)
Mark Twain
b)
John Steinbeck
c)
Ernest Hemingway
d)
Harper Lee
16.
The original six word memoir is:
a)
For sale: lazy puppy, won't walk.
b)
For sale: dirty socks, worn daily.
c)
For sale: my old stolen bike.
d)
For sale: baby shoes, never worn.
17.
Which magazine made 6 word memiors popular today?
a)
Mad Magazine
b)
Good Housekeeping
c)
Smith Magazine
d)
National Geographic
18.
if you synthesize your story into 6 words, you
a)
Shorten it, but retain its meaning
b)
Shorten it, and lose its meaning.
c)
Expand your ideas into a longer piece.
d)
Expand your ideas into an autobiography,
19.
"For Sale: baby shoes, never worn." is potentially a sad story because
a)
the shoes didn't fit
b)
the baby didn't live long enough to wear them.
c)
the parents lost the shoes
d)
money was needed so the shoes were sold
20.
Your six word memoir is better if it
a)
uses figurative language
b)
uses word play
c)
uses higher level vocaulary
d)
all answers are correct
21.
So, how can a 6-word memoir define you?
a)
It gives your date of birth
b)
It is a figurative snapshot of something of great meaning to you
c)
It is a biography of your life
d)
It traces your ancestors
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