a category of writing, art, or music
genre
a history of a person’s life written by that person
autobiography
a written account of another person’s life
biography
a personal story that explores a meaningful event or experience in the author’s life
memoir
to add fictitious information in order to enhance a true story
embellish
words that help the author move from idea to idea throughout the text
transition
writing that tells a story
narrative
the set of circumstances or facts that surround a particular event or situation
context
to think, ponder, meditate
reflect
an idea that is valid in all times and places; theme
universal truth