Memoir Unit Week 2

Which sentence shows reflection?

What does "setting the scene" mean in a memoir?

What’s the main purpose of a memoir?

What is a theme?

A strong memoir story often includes...

Theme and topic mean the same thing.

Which of the following is a topic and not a theme?

Why is it important to choose the "right" story for your memoir?

Why is the “So What?” important in a memoir?

Which type of nonfiction is a memoir?

What’s one thing that sets memoir apart from an autobiography?

What’s the best example of a universal theme?

Which question best helps you find your “So What?”?

True or False: You should always choose the most dramatic story for your memoir.

Memoirs are fictional stories based on imagination.

Reflection is optional and not needed in most memoirs.

Which of these is an example of a memory worth writing about?

Which question helps you set the scene?

What makes a personal narrative powerful?

What point of view are most memoirs written in?

All strong memoirs need a clear “So What?”

What is reflection in memoir writing?

"Memory mining" means digging deep into your past for meaningful moments.

Which of these could be a strong theme in a memoir?

What does it mean to “mine your memories”?

Where can reflection appear in a memoir?

Which of the following would be a good memoir topic?

What does reflection add to a personal story?

What is the “So What?” in memoir writing?

Which sentence shows a clear “So What?”?