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Includes definition of autography

...a person's life is so full of rich details and interesting facts that it's difficult to know what to include and what to leave out; but, there are some guidelines to follow that will help you figure out what to include in a biography.

...everything you write must be presented accurately while being interesting and engaging.

A biography essay is similar to other forms of essays, such as the narrative essay, insofar as it involves telling a story. A biography essay, however, is supposed to be [based on] historical fact, and it should describe your subject using objective tone and language.