Elements of an Autobiography – Flashcards
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Autobiography
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a story of a persons life written by that person expressing their personal thoughts and feelings.
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Characters
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discussed in detail and portrayed realistically
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Setting
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is vividly described
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Details
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are interesting
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objective details
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can be proven
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subjective details
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based on personal feelings and opinions. Cannot be proven.
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anicdotes
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short; often amusing; stories that enliven writing and make a particular point
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chronological order
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the order in which most writers of autobiographies tell their stories usually from childhood to adulthood.
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Point of View
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perspective from which an autobiography is told.
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Author's Purpose
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Author's reason for writing.
