Question

Which answer BEST describes a similarity and difference between a memoir and a personal account?
(Answer choices below)

Answer 1

A.
They are similar in that they are both written in third person; however, they differ in that a memoir focuses more on life-changing events.
B.
They are similar in that they are both written in third person; however, they differ in that a personal account focuses more on life-changing events.
C.
They are similar in that they are both written from the author’s perspective; however, they differ in that a memoir focuses more on life-changing events.
D.
They are similar in that they are both written

Answer 2

C

Answer 3

When you're writing out a memoir and/or personal account, the paper is ALWAYS from the author's perspective, unless you're writing a paper for someone else. When you're writing out a memoir, you should tend to focus more on life-changing events, like moving to somewhere or graduating from high school. Make sense?

Answer 4

Thanks so much. I was so stuck on this one. ^^