* Autobiography: Written by the person whose life is being described.
* Biography of a famous person: Covers the life of someone known for their achievements or notoriety, like a musician, politician, or scientist.
* Biography of an ordinary person: Focuses on the life of someone who might not be famous, but whose story is interesting or inspirational.
* Biography of a historical figure: Explores the life of someone who lived in the past, like a king, queen, or revolutionary leader.
* Biography of a fictional character: While less common, some authors write biographies of fictional characters that exist within their created universes.
Key characteristics of a biography:
* Focus on a real person: The subject must be a person who actually lived.
* Factual account: The information presented should be based on real events and evidence.
* Chronological order: Biographies usually tell the story of a person's life in order of time.
* Focus on a person's life and achievements: Biographers aim to explain who their subject is, what they did, and why their life is significant.
Examples of famous biographies:
* "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Malcolm X and Alex Haley
* "Steve Jobs" by Walter Isaacson
* "The Diary of Anne Frank" by Anne Frank
* "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
* "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
Remember: While a biography is a type of story, it's important to distinguish it from other non-fiction genres like memoirs, which focus on personal experiences and reflections, or historical accounts, which document specific historical events.