Which statements best reflect the difference between a memoir and an autobiography? Select two options.A memoir focuses on a specific period in the author’s life, while an autobiography covers the entire life.A memoir is written by a subject expert, while an autobiography can be written by anyone.A memoir offers an objective account of events, while an autobiography offers feelings and opinions.A memoir covers the author’s entire life, while an autobiography covers the most important facts.A memoir uses multiple structures, while an autobiography uses a chronological structure.
Answer
A
A memoir focuses on a specific period in the author’s life, while an autobiography covers the entire life.
B
A memoir is written by a subject expert, while an autobiography can be written by anyone.
C
A memoir offers an objective account of events, while an autobiography offers feelings and opinions.
D
A memoir covers the author’s entire life, while an autobiography covers the most important facts.
E
A memoir uses multiple structures, while an autobiography uses a chronological structure.
Explanation
A memoir usually focuses on a particular period, theme, or set of experiences in the author’s life, while an autobiography generally recounts the author’s life more broadly; this matches choice A. Autobiographies are often organized chronologically, whereas memoirs may use different structures to connect their memories and themes, as choice E states. Choice C reverses the usual distinction: memoirs often include the author’s feelings and reflections rather than presenting events as purely objective.
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