Memoirs

MemoirWhat do you think of when you hear the word Memoir?

Memory

MemoirMemoir-Memory

Remembering

The past

MemoirA memoir is a type of autobiography

Biography

Autobiography

Memoir

What is a memoir? A type of autobiographical nonfiction where a

writer takes a reflective stance in looking back on a particular time in his or her life.

A short narrative focused on one memory that is important to the author.

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Characteristics of a Memoir A memory; a description of an

event from the past Written in the first person; told

from one person’s point of view Based on the truth Reveals the feelings of the

writer Has meaning; shows what the

author learned from the experience

Focused on one event; about one point in the author’s life

About the author’s experience more than about the event itself

Memoir A nonfiction work about one

important event in the author’s life. The author reflects/thinks about

this event and mentions what was learned

Writing a Memoir Use words from your natural speaking

vocabulary. Make it sound like YOU. Select topics that you feel strongly about and

know about. Make sure your feelings about your topic come

through. Write with your audience in mind.