AUTOBIO
What is an autobiography?
A. A fictional story about someone’s life
B. A biography written by someone else
C. A collection of poems about life
D. A written account of one's life, written by oneself
D. A written account of one's life, written by oneself
Which type of writing captures immediate thoughts and emotions?
A. Memoir
B. Diary
C. Novel
D.Biography
B. Diary
What is a biography?
A. A story of a person's life written by themselves
B. A fictionalized version of a person’s life
C. A story of a person’s life written by another person
D. A collection of letters written by a person
C. A story of a person’s life written by another person
Which of the following is NOT an element of literary journalism?
A. Context
B. Narration
C. Character Development
D. Dialogue Formatting
D. Dialogue Formatting
A student writes a story about their first time moving to a new city, sharing their fears and excitement. What type of narrative is this?
A. Personal Narrative
B. True Narrative
C. Fictional Narrative
D. Historical Narrative
A. Personal Narrative
Which of the following is NOT an element of an autobiography?
A. Setting
B. Chronology
C. Imaginary characters
D. Author’s purpose
C. Imaginary characters
What is the key feature of an interview story?
A. It does not require direct interaction with the subject.
B. It includes fictional elements to make the story engaging.
C. It is always longer than a full-length biography.
D. It is based on a single conversation with the subject.
D. It is based on a single conversation with the subject.
Which of the following best describes a literary biography?
A. A biography written in the form of a poem
B. A life story of a literary writer written by another literary writer
C. A biography that includes historical events in great detail
D. A fictionalized retelling of a famous writer’s life
B. A life story of a literary writer written by another literary writer
A journalist writing about the life and experiences of a famous chef would most likely write which type of literary journalism?
A. Investigative Feature
B. Profile
C. Reportage
D. Travel Story
B. Profile
Which of the following is a similarity between personal and true narratives?
A. Both are fictional and do not contain real events.
B. Both always include historical figures.
C. Both share insights and emotions with readers.
D. Both require research and interviews before writing.
C. Both share insights and emotions with readers.
Which type of autobiography focuses on themes and emotions rather than an entire life story?
A. Memoirs
B. Diaries
C. Journals
D. Biographies
A. Memoirs
If an author writes about the lessons they learned from a tragic event in their life, which element of an autobiography does this reflect?
A. Setting
B. Characters
C. Author’s purpose
D. Details
C. Author’s purpose
Which kind of biographical narrative provides a brief but detailed description of a person, similar to a miniature life story?
A. Profile
B. Popular Biography
C. Interview Story
D. Character Sketch
D. Character Sketch
A travel journalist writing about a country's unique cuisine and cultural traditions is most likely creating which type of article?
A. Lifestyle and Travel Story
B. Human Interest Story
C. Investigative Feature
D. Profile
A. Lifestyle and Travel Story
Why is reportage important in literary journalism?
A. It ensures that the article includes fictional elements
B. It adds emotional appeal by removing factual reporting
C. It focuses on reporting events of general interest using an engaging style
D. It replaces news articles with fictional storytelling
C. It focuses on reporting events of general interest using an engaging style
Why is chronology important in an autobiography?
A. It helps keep the events in order and makes the story clear.
B. It adds humor and entertainment to the autobiography.
C. It ensures that all details are included, even the irrelevant ones.
D. It makes the story seem fictional and creative.
A. It helps keep the events in order and makes the story clear.
How do anecdotes contribute to an autobiography?
A. They provide humorous or meaningful short stories that engage readers.
B. They confuse the reader by adding unnecessary details.
C. They create fictional elements in the story.
D. They replace the need for real facts and events.
A. They provide humorous or meaningful short stories that engage readers.
Why might a profile be more detailed than a character sketch?
A. A profile focuses on one major aspect of a person’s life but includes background information, while a character sketch is shorter.
B. A profile is always written by historians, while a character sketch is written by journalists.
C. A profile includes fictional storytelling, while a character sketch is purely factual.
D. A profile does not require research, while a character sketch does.
A. A profile focuses on one major aspect of a person’s life but includes background information, while a character sketch is shorter.
Why is "voice" an important element in literary journalism?
A. It helps set the tone and engages readers in the narrative
B. It ensures that all facts are presented in chronological order
C. It makes the text feel like an investigative report
D. It removes the need for character development
A. It helps set the tone and engages readers in the narrative
What is a key characteristic of a personal narrative?
A. It is written like a novel with fictional elements.
B. It always includes interviews with other people.
C. It focuses on the author’s personal experience and reflections.
D. It is a completely fictionalized version of a real-life event.
C. It focuses on the author’s personal experience and reflections.
Which of the following best differentiates a memoir, a diary, and a journal?
A. A memoir is based on emotions and themes, a diary records daily experiences, and a journal contains structured reflections.
B. A memoir focuses on the entire life of a person, a diary is written by someone else, and a journal is a fictional account.
C. A memoir is always chronological, a diary contains fictional elements, and a journal is strictly academic.
D. A memoir only contains facts, a diary is written once a year, and a journal is similar to an encyclopedia.
A. A memoir is based on emotions and themes, a diary records daily experiences, and a journal contains structured reflections.
How does a historical biography differ from a literary biography?
A. A historical biography focuses on a historical figure’s influence on history, while a literary biography is about a writer’s life.
B. A historical biography only contains facts, while a literary biography includes fictional elements.
C. A historical biography is always written in a formal tone, while a literary biography is more informal.
D. A historical biography covers multiple people’s lives, while a literary biography is about one person only.
A. A historical biography focuses on a historical figure’s influence on history, while a literary biography is about a writer’s life.
What is the main difference between a full-length biography and a popular biography?
A. A full-length biography is always written by a historian, while a popular biography is written by journalists.
B. A full-length biography covers a person’s entire life, while a popular biography focuses on a well-known individual.
C. A full-length biography is fictional, while a popular biography is factual.
D. A full-length biography is only about famous individuals, while a popular biography is about ordinary people.
B. A full-length biography covers a person’s entire life, while a popular biography focuses on a well-known individual.
How does an investigative feature differ from a human interest story?
A. A human interest story is always fictional, while an investigative feature is based on facts
B. An investigative feature presents in-depth research and facts, while a human interest story focuses on emotions and personal experiences
C. An investigative feature only covers crime stories, while a human interest story is about celebrities
D. A human interest story provides official statements, while an investigative feature is purely opinion-based
B. An investigative feature presents in-depth research and facts, while a human interest story focuses on emotions and personal experiences
How does a true narrative differ from a personal narrative?
A. A true narrative is purely factual and does not use storytelling techniques.
B. A personal narrative focuses on one individual’s experience, while a true narrative covers broader real-life events.
C. A true narrative only includes historical events, while a personal narrative is always about the present.
D. A personal narrative includes made-up characters, while a true narrative does not.
B. A personal narrative focuses on one individual’s experience, while a true narrative covers broader real-life events.