Autobiography & Biography
Autobiography 1. Definition Self-written life story. First-person narration. Focus on personal growth. Reflective tone. 2. Characteristics Memory-based narration. Subjective interpretation. Identity formation. Honest self-examination. 3. Difference from Biography Written by subject themselves. Personal perspective dominant. Emotional depth. Less objective than biography. Biography 1. Definition Life story written by another person. Research-based narrative. Factual accuracy important. Structured chronologically. 2. Elements Historical context. Character portrayal. Documentation and evidence. Narrative coherence. 3. Types Pure biography (objective). Impure biography (subjective interpretation). Literary biography. Critical biography.