Genre
a category of writing, art, or music
Autobiography
a history of a person’s life written by that person
Biography
a written account of another person’s life
Memoir
a personal story that explores a meaningful event or experience in the author’s life
Embellish
to add fictitious information in order to enhance a true story
Transition
words that help the author move from idea to idea throughout the text
Narrative
writing that tells a story
Context
the set of circumstances or facts that surround a particular event or situation
Reflect
to think, ponder, meditate
Universal truth
an idea that is valid in all times and places; theme