Comparing Life Narratives

Worksheet Description

This Biographies worksheet, titled “Comparing Life Narratives,” challenges students to analyze and differentiate between the genres of biography and autobiography.

By examining the characteristics and unique qualities of these closely related forms of literature, students will gain a deeper understanding of how each genre presents life stories. They will explore the distinctions in perspective, authorship, and narrative focus between biographies (written by someone other than the subject) and autobiographies (written by the subject themselves).

This comparative analysis enhances critical thinking skills, encourages literary discernment, and helps students appreciate the diversity of narrative voices and storytelling styles.