Elements of Memoir
The writer uses 'I'
What is first person?
Prewriting
When a writer is going over possible topics for their writing, they are in what stage of the writing process?
What do we call the first sentence of a memoir that catches the attention of the reader?
The hook
What is imagery?
Using description to create an image in the reader's mind
A story structure where the narrator bounces between the past and the present
Flashback
Dialogue
"Why would you do that?!" She asked. "I did what I had to do." He said, and then he walked away.
Editing
When a student is checking their paper for errors in capitalization, punctuation, etc. they are in what stage of the writing process?
True or False: The memoir is the entire life of the author writing it
False, it is just one experience
A story structure where the narrator bounces between the past and the present
Flashback
An artist using a picture to describe a scene
Illustration
A true story
What is nonfiction?
Writing
When a writer utilizes their prewriting to complete the first draft of their story they are in what stage of the writing process?
Who are memoirs written by?
The person narrating (The author)
When an artist creates a picture to go along with a story
Illustration
Plot
The sequence of events in a story
True or False: A memoir is an actual experience of the author.
True
Revising
When a writer reads through their rough draft checking for and making major changes to any parts that may be confusing to the reader, they are in what stage of the writing process?
Are memoirs fiction or nonfiction?
Nonfiction
A narrative (story) told in the first person using either the chronological, flashback or reflective story structure based on a personal experience
Memoir
when an author hints at events to come in the story
When an author hints at events to come in the story
A narrative explaining a specific happening in a person's life
What is a memoir?
Publishing
When the final product is complete and reading for others to read
True or False: You can use "I" while writing a memoir
True
A comparison of two very different things using "like" or "as"
Simile
Using a physical object to represent (stand for) abstract feelings or ideas
Symbolism