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**__Biography__**  **A written account of someone's life written by other writers such as the professional quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, Joe Montana. These books are good for straight facts and are great for book reports**

__**Characteristics of Biography**__


 * **Chapters form a timeline**
 * Positive statements
 * Flashes by minor events and focuses on major events
 * Quotes of person
 * Clearly states dates of events
 * Good Source of Reference
 * Foreshadowing
 * Mostly 3rd person
 * Tends to be about famous people
 * Very little monalogue and dialogue

These are only a few characteristics of this genre organized in a short list

**Books To Recommend**

__**Why You Should Read Biography Books **__
 * Tells us about the past
 * Tells us information on people who have changed the world and have made an impact on society today
 * Teaches us lessons that others have experienced
 * Gives motivation for those who have the desire to succeed
 * It's great for book reports on a famous person

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