What’s it all about?. Derived from three Greek words meaning “self,” “life,” and “write” A style of writing that has been around nearly as long as history.

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What’s it all about?

Derived from three Greek words meaning “self,” “life,” and “write” A style of writing that has been around nearly as long as history has been recorded Term was coined in 1809 to describe the work of a Portuguese poet

Most autobiographies are written from the first person singular point of view. This is fitting because an autobiography is usually a story one tells about oneself.

Usually a chronological, narrative account of a person's life. -- Author relates person's life story to crucial historical events -- Author offers personal evaluations of actions and speculates on the significance of certain actions and events

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Ben Franklin Marley and Me: Life and Love with the World’s Worst Dog by John Grogan Growing up in Mississippi by Anne Moody