As you already know, a memoir is a piece of writing in which the author writes about an experience he/she had. A good memoir:
- connects to the audience.
- is in 1st person point of view.
- features a hook to attract the reader.
- uses descriptive language.
- uses dialogue.
- expresses the author's thoughts and feelings.
- reveals the importance of that experience.
- Characters: Who is the story about.
- Characterization: How a character is or behaves.
- Setting: Where a story takes place.
- Theme: The main idea or lesson.
- Point of view: The angle from which the story is told.
- Plot: The sequence of events in a story.
- Conflict: The complication or problem in the story.
Use the web quest from the last class as a reference.
Writing memoirs give people the opportunity to confront different things in their lives. By writing a memoir one can find closure, face fears, reflect on the past, reflect on one's self, and more. As a result, the reader can often identify with the writer, coming to terms with their own reality.
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