Biography Text

 

Definition

A biography is a story or information about a person's life. A biography is more complex than just a resume and data on a person's work, it also tells about the feelings involved in experiencing these events. The biography describes in full the life of a character from childhood to old age, even to death. All services, works, and everything that is produced or done by a character is also clarified. The biographical text was composed by others, not by myself.

Biography consists of two words, namely:

                 Bios which means life.                  Graphia which means writing.

Explanation

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.