Writing a Biography - Overview

Question 1

goal of biography

Answer 1

• convey a predominant impression of a person

- create an engaging life story

Question 2

convey a predominant impression

Answer 2

• it is impossible and undesirable to relate all the details of a person’s life
• biographers choose a predominant impression they want to convey
• biographers create a predominant impression by carefully selecting which details to share

Question 3

engaging life story

Answer 3

• reveal your subject through words, gestures, emotions

- use precise nouns, action verbs, sensory and concrete details, active voice