What is Biography?
A biography is a text about a ___ person’s life.
real
First, gather your materials. Next, cut the paper. Finally, glue the pieces together.
Sequencing
"Are you coming?" asked Mia. "I'll be there soon," replied Jack.
Dialogue
The water was as smooth as glass.
Simile
The classroom was a zoo. (NOT METAPHOR)
Figurative Language
A biography is written by someone other than the ___ person.
subject
The abandoned lighthouse stood on a rocky cliff overlooking the stormy sea.
Setting
Liam lived in a small country town with his grandmother and dreamed of becoming a pilot.
Exposition
The wind whispered through the trees.
Personification
"Stop!!!!!" she shouted. "Don't go in there!!!!!!!"
True or false: biographies are fictional stories.
False
"I couldn't believe my eyes as I opened the door."
Narrative Point of View - 1st Person
Beginning: Hero receives a quest → Middle: Faces challenges → End: Defeats villain and returns home.
Plot Structure
I've told you a million times to clean your room!
Hyperbole
The terrified puppy shivered alone in the freezing rain.
Emotive Language
What makes a biography different from an autobiography?
A biography is a factual account of a real person’s life written by someone else, while an autobiography is written about a person by that person.
We will fight on the beaches. We will fight on the landing grounds. We will fight in the fields.
Repetition
"Yo, what's up?" (informal ________) vs. "Good afternoon. How may I assist you?" (formal _________)
Style
The tiger pounced, snatched, and devoured its prey.
strong verbs
The warm smell of cinnamon drifted through the kitchen as golden pastries cooled on the bench.
Imagery
Explain in your own words what a biography is.
A biography is a factual text about a real person’s life written by another person, usually in chronological order, including only the important factors of their life
The dark clouds gathered as thunder rumbled overhead.
A story showing that honesty is more important than popularity.
Theme
The broken chain represented freedom from oppression.
Symbolism
The happy (adjective) dog ran (verb) quickly (adverb) across the field.
Parts of Speech