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2020 Memoir Writing Experiments Review
2020 Memoir Writing Experiments Review
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A review of memoir writing and compound sentences.
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Which of these are all powerful places to use the technique of "show, don't tell"?
to develop a critical, plot-advancing scene
to create a powerful opening scene
to describe a climactic moment
to meet word count requirements
2
A memoir writing piece is...
0% true, since memoirs are works of fiction
50% true; you said cliffjumping, but actually went skydiving
90% true (Ex. went skydiving, but can’t recall every detail you're using)
100% true, down to such details as what you were wearing
3
A memoir writing piece features a _____ to grab the reader’s attention.
Paragraph
Text Evidence
Lead/Opening
Conclusion
4
A memoir writing piece reveals that the narrator has learned about his/herself or been changed.
True
False
True, except it must change you in a big way.
5
A memoir writing piece uses dialogue & other powerful techniques.
True
What's dialogue?
False
6
Memoirs are personal perspectives told through which point of view?
3rd person - limited
2nd person
1st person
3rd person - omniscient
7
Which 2 examples use the technique of SHOW, DON'T TELL?
Contorted mouth & raised eyebrows, he pierced me with his accusatory eyes.
"Why are you saying that?" he asked.
Breath quick, eyes closed, I silently murmured a prayer.
He was confused.
