Autobiography and Memoir Flashcards
Auto and Mem Conventions
Are usually written in the first person (some are second or third for deliberate effect)
Auto and Mem Conventions
May focus on key dates/facts related to the author’s life (e.g. circumstances of their birth or details about parents/ siblings)
Auto and Mem Convention
Record significant moments or experiences (which have shaped the writer’s character or influenced the direction their lives took)- these might be anecdotes or more substantial formative moments
Auto and Mem Conventions
Describe significant places or settings in the writer’s life
Auto and Mem Conventions
Often reflect on people who have been important to the writer, or who have influenced their lives
Auto and Mem Conventions
Are usually written in the past tense, but may include current reflections (e.g. ‘ I was born in…’, ‘Now, I live in…’).
