DEFINISI DAN STRUKTUR TEKS BIOGRAFI

Summary

In this video, Bestari ID, hosted by Lestari Edi, explores the concept of biographical texts, explaining their definition and structure. A biographical text is the life story of an individual written by someone else, and it follows a narrative structure, including orientation, key events, and sometimes reorientation. The video also distinguishes between biography and autobiography, emphasizing that autobiographies are written by the individuals themselves. The content encourages viewers to learn from the lives of great figures and to apply the lessons from their experiences to achieve success.

Takeaways

• 😀 Biographical texts provide the life story of a person written by someone else.
• 😀 A biography includes details about the subject's experiences, achievements, and success stories.
• 😀 Biographies are classified as narrative texts, similar to short stories or epics, and follow a similar structure.
• 😀 The structure of a biography includes three key parts: orientation, significant events, and reorientation.
• 😀 Orientation provides background information, such as 'who,' 'when,' 'where,' and 'how' the events took place.
• 😀 Significant events outline the chronological order of key moments in the subject's life.
• 😀 Reorientation is optional and offers a concluding commentary or evaluation of the events described in the biography.
• 😀 An autobiography is different from a biography; it is the life story written by the individual themselves.
• 😀 Autobiographies are often used in resumes or CVs, like a personal list of achievements and experiences.
• 😀 Understanding biographies can inspire individuals to emulate the qualities of successful people and learn from their life stories.
• 😀 The upcoming video will cover the topic of admirable qualities to be learned from biographies and the language rules of biographical texts.

Q & A

What is a biography?

A biography is the life story of someone written by another person, which presents their experiences and successes.

What type of text is a biography classified as?

A biography is classified as a narrative text, similar to other texts like short stories and legends.

What are the main structures of a biography?

The main structures of a biography are: 1) Orientation, 2) Important events, 3) Reorientation.

What is the purpose of the 'Orientation' part of a biography?

The 'Orientation' provides background information about the person’s life, such as who they are, when and where the events occurred, and the circumstances surrounding them.

What is the 'Important events' section of a biography?

The 'Important events' section includes a chronological sequence of significant events that the subject of the biography experienced, often accompanied by the narrator's commentary.

What is the 'Reorientation' part of a biography?

The 'Reorientation' offers an evaluative or concluding statement about the events that were narrated, providing a summary or final judgment. This section is optional.

What is the difference between a biography and an autobiography?

A biography is written by someone else about a person's life, whereas an autobiography is written by the person about their own life.

How are biographies and autobiographies similar?

Both biographies and autobiographies detail the life experiences of a person, but the key difference lies in who writes the account.

What is an example of where autobiographies are commonly used?

Autobiographies are often used in resumes or curriculum vitae (CVs) to summarize personal achievements and experiences.

Why is it important to learn about the life stories of great individuals?

Learning about the life stories of great individuals can inspire and guide people to emulate their positive qualities and behaviors, potentially leading to personal success.