Which of the following are examples of autobiographical writing? Select all that apply.

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QUESTION 4:
Based on the provided image, the circled answer is D.
D. He worked as a farmer and a clerk.

QUESTION 5:
Based on the provided image, the circled answer is A.
A. He practiced law.

QUESTION 6:
An autobiography is a self-written account of one's life, typically written in the first person and detailing personal experiences, reflections, and significant life events.

• A. This excerpt is written in the first person ("I") and describes a personal, challenging life situation ("concentration camp for the old") and the act of writing about it. This is characteristic of an autobiography.
• B. This excerpt is also written in the first person ("me," "I") and details personal family relationships, health issues, and life changes. The attribution to May Sarton, a known memoirist, further supports this as an autobiographical excerpt.
• C. This excerpt is in the first person ("I") and describes a personal observation during travel. While personal, it is more descriptive of a moment than a comprehensive life story.
• D. This excerpt is a descriptive passage about a place, written in the third person, and does not describe personal experiences or a life story. Therefore, it is not an autobiography.

Both A and B are strong examples of autobiographical excerpts. However, if only one answer is expected, option A directly addresses the act of writing about one's personal experience in a significant life situation, which is a core element of autobiography.

The correct answer is A.

QUESTION 7:
This question asks for the statement that does not best apply to writing a great autobiography.

• A. Gather some background story about you. This is crucial for an autobiography, as it is the story of one's life and requires recalling and presenting personal history and experiences. So, this does apply.
• B. The language will be more 'flowery' or poetic. While an autobiography can have well-crafted language, its primary purpose is to convey a personal, factual, and authentic life story. Overly "flowery" or poetic language might sometimes detract from the clarity, directness, or authenticity required for a compelling personal narrative. Therefore, this statement does not best apply as a general rule for a great autobiography, which prioritizes truth and insight.

The correct answer is B.