Genre: Memoir.

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Genre: Memoir

Definition: A narrative written by an individual about a specific thing, person, or event that the individual has known or experienced.

Forms and Features: It is a form of autobiography that focuses on a single period in the author's life (although this period/topic may stretch over years).

Purpose is typically to entertain, but one may learn a lesson from the story too. Point of View (p.o.v.) = 1st person Tone can be humorous, sad, serious, emotional Memoirs create emotion or empathy in the reader. Style = informal (conversation-like) Memoirs can be letters, diary or journal entries.

Memoirs are descriptive. Memoirs are more focused on the personalities and actions of others rather than just the writer's. The topic of a memoir can be just about anything, but usually they are about a person, place, event, pet, special item.

Examples: Diary of Ann Frank Bad Boy Knuckleheads The Last Lecture