Memoir Mastery
This type of literary work is a factual account of a person's life, often focusing on personal experiences.
What is a memoir?
Etymology is the study of the __________ and history of words.
What is origin?
What's the inner feeling that helps you know what's right and wrong and often guides your moral decisions?
What is conscience?
If something is "memorable," what does that mean? Is it easy to forget or worth remembering?
What does it mean that it's worth remembering?
The study of ancient creatures, like dinosaurs, is known as what kind of "ology"?
What is "paleontology"?
The genre of a memoir is known for its focus on personal __________.
What is experiences or memories?
Anthropology is the study of human societies, cultures, and their development. What does "anthropo"+"logy" mean in Greek?
What is "anthropos" for man and "logia" for study?
When someone is very careful and does their work well, what word describes that person's behavior?
What is "conscientious"?
A "memento" is an object kept as a reminder of a person or event. What is the term for a special object or keepsake associated with a famous person, often collected by fans?
What is a souvenir?
"Science" is a word that covers various fields of study. What word means the study of the Earth and everything on it, including plants and animals?
What is "biology"?
A "memoir" is a special story about a person's life. What is the word for stories that we write about ourselves?
What is an "autobiography"?
The study of the Earth's rocks and what's below the ground is called "geology." What word means studying the Earth's surface features like mountains and rivers?
What is "geography"?
What word starting with "c" means not caring about the consequences of your actions and doing things without thinking?
What is careless?
When we memorialize something, we're making an effort to remember and honor it. What Latin word is "memorialize" derived from?
What is the Latin word "memoria" ?
To be "conscientious" means to be careful and diligent in one's work. What word that starts with "a" describes paying close attention to detail?
What is attentive?
"The Diary of a Young Girl" is the iconic memoir of a Jewish girl hiding from the Nazis during World War II. Who is the author of this diary?
Who is Anne Frank?
Geology is the scientific study of the Earth's structure, rocks, and the processes that shape our planet. What does "geo"+"logy" mean in Greek?
What is "geo" for Earth and "logia" for study?
A "________" helps us make good choices. Answer the blank and why is it important?
This is a two part answer!
What is "conscience?" It helps us know from right to wrong.
If a story is worth remembering because it's special or exciting, what word do we use to describe it?
What is "memorable"?
The word "anthropology" is rooted in Greek words. What is the term for the scientific study of ancient human cultures, often involving excavation and analysis of artifacts?
What is "archaeology?"