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1
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biography

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  • the life story about someone else, usually a person of note who has developed exceptional personal qualities or who has made an exceptional contribution
2
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autobiography

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  • the author’s life story written by the author
3
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memoir

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  • only a specific period or event in the author’s life story
4
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events

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  • reports such as news, history, research
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persuasive essays

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  • your attempt to convince your readers of your position
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expository essay

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  • give direction or explain things, such as in an exam
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narrative essays

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  • give an account of a personal insight or event in your life
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speeches

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  • a graduation speech, etc.

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