1. Characteristics of MEMOIR

2. What is a Memoir?
A memoir is a type of autobiographical writing, but it is usually shorter than a full autobiography of someone’s entire life.
A memoir uses detailed imagery to capture a memorable event or experience from the writer’s past. It is written in 1st-person point of view, using as many real and factual details as possible.
In a memoir, the writer also focuses on his/her feelings about the event, illustrating any lessons learned from the experience.

3. a description of your memory of a past event
Characteristics
A Memoir is …
a description
of your memory
of a past event

4. Characteristics A Memoir … … is written in 1st-person point of view
… is based on a real-life, factual event/experience
… reveals the feelings of the writer about that particular experience
… illustrates what the writer has learned from the event/experience

5. Characteristics cont …
A Memoir …
… uses many elements common to fictional storytelling (plot, characters, setting, theme, tone, symbolism, etc.)
… uses dialogue to add to the realism
… uses strong, detailed imagery to add to the realism

6. Examples of a Memoir