Biography Text

 Kam 11 Nov 2021

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Hello guys, on this occasion we will learn about text biographies

A. Definition of Biography Text 

Biography is the story of a person's life that is more complex than just a curriculum vitae and work data. Generally, biographies tell more about the feelings a person faces in dealing with an event or a person's life. In the biography, it is explained about the life of a character from childhood until he grows up, even until he finally dies. All services, works, and things produced by a character are also clarified. The biographical text itself was composed not by myself. Life history text types include Short life history and Long life history. 

B. Biography Text formula 

A Biography Text generally uses the specific names of the people involved in a biography which is then written in the past tense.

A Biography text can also use words which are then related to time. Biographies generally describe events, so use more action verbs. A Biography Text itself consists of three parts: 

1. Orientation 

Orientation provides the reader with background information on why the biography was written. The opening paragraph should answer the questions: who, what, where, when, and how.

Usually contains narrated biodata such as full name and place and date of birth. Some general information can also be presented in this section as an introduction to the characters.

2. Events
At the event stage is the stage of an event or events experienced by the character. Contains an explanation of a story in the form of problem solving, other processes, and various events that have been experienced by the character to lead him to a success. The event itself is usually told in chronological order which refers to a certain time.

3. Re-Orientation (Closing)
This section contains the author's views on the characters told. Reorientation is optional so that the author can give his personal view of the characters being told. Reorientation also consists of a type of conclusion with comments about contributions which are then summarized in an interesting conclusion or storyline.

EXAMPLE OF BIOGRAPHY TEXT:

Ki Hadjar Dewantara

Ki Hadjar Dewantara, was born on May 2, 1889 in Yogyakarta. He came from a Yogyakarta aristocratic family and attended a Dutch-sponsored medical school but failed to complete the course. Ki Hadjar Dewantara was the founder of the Taman Siswa school system, and having had a widespread influence, he also pushed for modernization but also promoted Indonesian culture. He feels that education is the best way to strengthen Indonesian society.
The first Taman Siswa school was established in Java in July 1922. Instruction, conducted informally, emphasized the traditional skills and values of Javanese life, particularly in music and dance. Ki Hadjar Dewantara later died on April 26, 1959, in Yogyakarta. After his death, Ki Hadjar Dewantara was named one of the national heroes in the field of education.
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