Biography genre conventions definition
Biography vs autobiography
A biography is an informational narrative and account of the life history of an individual person, written by someone who is not the subject of the biography.
Autobiography
A biography, then, can be defined in similar ways, but is clearer as a genre to define because as readers and consumers we are instantly aware that it is an account of a life written by another .
How to write a biography
Literary Genre: Describes the genre of literature or non-fiction writing that focuses on writing biographical accounts.
What is a biography of a person
A biography (BYE-og-ruh-fee) is a written account of one person’s life authored by another person.