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    The document defines a biography as an account of a person's life that details facts about their childhood, education, career, relationships, and death in chronological order. Biographies are written by biographers and serve the purpose of informing readers about a person's life experiences in an entertaining way. There are three main types of biographies: autobiographies which are self-written, biographies written about others, and memoirs which focus on particular life events. The standard structure of a biography includes an opening with background on the subject, sequencing of chronological life events, coverage of influential experiences, and an optional closing reflection.

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    BIOGRAPHY

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    BIOGRAPHY

    Definition, Function, Types and


    Structure

    SB CHAPTER 3 PG 41
    Definition

    ● A biography is simply an account or detailed description about the life of a


    person. It entails basic facts, such as childhood, education, career,
    relationships, family, and death.
    ● Biography is a literary genre that portrays the experiences of all these events
    occurring in the life of a person, mostly in a chronological order.
    ● Unlike a resume or profile, a biography provides a life story of a subject,
    highlighting different aspects of his of her life.

    * A person who writes biographies, is called as a “biographer.”


    Social Function/Purpose of Biography Text

    ● The function of writing biographies is to provide details regarding the life of


    a person or a thing in an entertaining but informative manner. By the end of
    a biography, readers feel like they are well-acquainted with the subject.
    ○ Biographies are often non-fictional, but many biographers also use novel-like format,
    because a storyline would be more entertaining with the inclusion of strong exposition,
    rising conflict, and then climax. Besides, the most inspirational life stories could motivate
    and put confidence into the readers.
    ● To know a person’s story about his/her life outside of any accomplishments
    this person may be known for
    ● To give many information easily and educate the readers
    Types Of Biography Text
    1. Autobiography

    An autobiography tells the story of a person’s own life. While that person writes his own
    account, he or she may take guidance from a ghostwriter or collaborator.

    2. Biography

    A biography narrates the life story of a person, as written by another person or writer.

    3. Memoir

    This is a more focused writing than an autobiography or a biography. In a memoir, a writer


    narrates the details of a particular event or situation that occurred in his or her lifetime.
    Structure of Biography Text
    1. Orientation (Description)

    The orientation of biography text is the opening paragraph, tells the readers about background information
    of the person. Such as; full name, date of birth, address.

    2. Sequencing

    Most biographies tell events experienced by the person told in chronological order.

    3. Cover

    It contains childhood, upbringing, education, influences, accomplishments, relationships, etc.—everything


    that helps the reader to understand the person. Contains an explanation such as problem solving, career,
    and various events that have been experienced by the character to bring them to a success.

    4. Re-Orientation (Closing)

    It consist of conclusion or a comment of the writer. Tell about the achievement or the contribution of the
    person. This section contains the views of the author of the narrated person. This section is optional, so it
    may or may not.
    A Biography Text Contains…
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