BIOGRAPHY TEXT

    

NAME  : DIRA DANYA LESIASEL (10)

CLASS : XII IPS 4

• Definition of Biography

Biography text is a text tells about the whole or parts of someone’s life. It encompasses the person’s detailed life events, like where she/he was born, grew up, what has she/he achieved in life or how, and later her/his death.

• Function of Biography

- To know a person’s story about his/her life outside of any accomplishments this person may be known for.

-To give much information easily and educate the readers.

• Characteristics of Biography

- Biography is not written by subject and always written in the third person.

- Based on research.

- Describes the person’s surroundings (where, when and how the person lived).

- Use vivid language to narrate events.

• Generic Structure

- Orientation (Introduction)

It is the opening paragraph, gives the readers the background information of the person.

- Events

In events, should be in chronological order.

- Re-Orientation (Closing)

It consists of a conclusion or comment or the writer. Tell about the achievement or the contribution of the person.