Characteristics of a Memoir...

Characteristics of a Characteristics of a Memoir...Memoir...

A story of a memoryFocuses on the relationship between

the writer and a particular person, place, animal or object

Explains the significance of the relationship

Characteristics of a Characteristics of a Memoir...Memoir...

Reveals the writer's knowledge of and feelings about the person, place, animal or object

Limited to a particular phase, time period, place or recurring behavior

Characteristics of a Characteristics of a Memoir...Memoir...

Told in first personshould be full of detailsReflectiveShares new insights gained in recalling

the significance of the subject of the memoir

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