Question

A memoir describes past events, but it is not considered a historical document. Why?

A. because a memoir does not include many facts


B. because a memoir relates only the experiences of others


C. because a memoir relies largely on the writer's memories


D. because a memoir is not written by a historian

Answer 1

The answer will be C. I have read many memoirs for my English paper so this is definitely the answer.

Answer 2

A memoir...is no considered a historical document. Why?

C. because a memoir relies largely on the writer's memories.

Although a memoir can take place in a historical setting, it is not a complete retelling of a historical event, but a narrative of a person's inner and individual experiences, recollections and perspectives on a particular moment in his/her life, and how these memories changed the author's life.

The memories could have happened on a historical environment but they do not document in detail the context of the circumstances around the author, but his/her feelings and opinions and how he/she experienced said events.