A memoir is a form of autobiographical writing in which a writer shares his or her
personal experiences and observations of significant events or people. Memoirs
are often written in the first person. Authors of memoirs often
• "talk” to readers, using informal language and sharing personal feelings
• recall actual events and emphasize their reactions to them
• show how their experiences changed their attitudes and lives
What feature of a memoir appears in the first sentence of the excerpt from
Mississippi Solo?
No