Biography Text

 

Chapter 8

Biography Text

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Definition of Biography Text

Biography consists of two words, namely "Bios" which means life and "Graphia" which means writing.

A biography is the story of a person's life that is more complex than just a curriculum vitae and work data.

Biography text itself usually describes a person's life history in real and is written from another point of view.

Function of Biography Text

1. To know a person's story about his/her life outside of any accomplishments this person may be known for.
   
   
2. To give much information easily and educate the readers.

Characteristics of Biography Text

1. Biography is not written by subject and always written in the third person.
   
   
2. Based on research.
   
   
3. Describes the person’s surroundings (where, when and how the person lived).
   
   
4. Use vivid language to narrate events.

Generic Structure

A Biography Text itself consists of three parts:

• Orientation (Introduction)

It is the opening paragraph, gives the readers the background information of the person.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.

• Events

In events, should be in chronological order.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 events themselves are usually told in chronological order which refers to a certain time.

• Re-Orientation (Closing)

It consists of a conclusion or comment or the writer. Tell about the achievement or the contribution of the person.Reorientation also consists of a type of conclusion with comments about contributions which are then summarized in an interesting conclusion or storyline.

Types of Biography

• Short Biography (focuses only on highlights of a person’s life)
• Long Biography (about life and times of someone in a lot more detail)

B.J. Habibie, in full Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie, (born June 25, 1936, Parepare, Indonesia—died September 11, 2019, Jakarta), Indonesian aircraft engineer and politician who was president of Indonesia (1998–99) and a leader in the country’s technological and economic development in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Brilliant in science and mathematics from childhood, Habibie received his postsecondary education at the Bandung Institute of Technology in Bandung, Indonesia, and furthered his studies at the Institute of Technology of North Rhine–Westphalia in Aachen, West Germany. After graduating in 1960, he remained in West Germany as an aeronautics researcher and production supervisor.

Suharto took power as Indonesia’s second president in 1966, and in 1974 he asked Habibie—whom he had known for 25 years—to return to the country to help build advanced industries. Suharto assured him that he could do whatever was needed to accomplish that goal. Initially assigned to the state oil company, Pertamina, Habibie became a government adviser and chief of a new aerospace company in 1976. Two years later he became research minister and head of the Agency for Technology Evaluation and Application. In these roles he oversaw a number of ventures involving the production and transportation of heavy machinery, steel, electronics and telecommunications equipment, and arms and ammunition.

Habibie believed his enterprises ultimately would spawn high-tech ventures in the private sector and allow the country to climb the technology ladder. In 1993 he unveiled the first Indonesian-developed plane, which he helped design, and in the following year he launched a plan to refurbish more than three dozen vessels bought from the former East German navy at his initiative. The Finance Ministry balked at the cost of the latter endeavour, while the armed forces thought that its turf had been violated. Nevertheless, Habibie got more than $400 million for refurbishing.

Meanwhile, in 1990 Habibie was appointed head of the Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals Association, and during the 1993 central-board elections of the country’s ruling party, Golkar, Habibie helped the children and allies of President Suharto rise to top positions, easing out long-standing military-backed power brokers. By the late 1990s Habibie was viewed as one of several possible successors to the aging Suharto.

In March 1998 Suharto appointed Habibie to the vice presidency, and two months later, in the wake of large-scale violence in Jakarta, Suharto announced his resignation. Thrust unexpectedly into the country’s top position, Habibie immediately began to implement major reforms. He appointed a new cabinet; fired Suharto’s eldest daughter as social affairs minister as well as his longtime friend as trade and industry minister; named a committee to draft less-restrictive political laws; allowed a free press; arranged for free parliamentary and presidential elections the following year; and agreed to presidential term limits (two five-year terms). He also granted amnesty to more than 100 political prisoners.

In 1999 Habibie announced that East Timor, a former Portuguese colony that had been invaded by Indonesia in 1975, could choose between special autonomy and independence; the territory chose independence. Indonesia held free general elections (the first since 1955) in June, as promised. Later that year Habibie ran for president, but he withdrew his candidacy shortly before the October election, which was won by Abdurrahman Wahid. After Wahid took office, Habibie essentially stepped out of politics, although in 2000 he established the Habibie Center, a political research institute.

Example 

General Sudirman was a high ranking Indonesian military officer during the Indonesian national revolution. He was the first commander-in-chief of the Indonesian Armed Forces, he continues to be widely respected in the country. On 12 November 1945, at an election to decide the military’s commander-in-chief in YogyakartA. The 24 years old Sudirman was chosen over Oerip Soemohardjo in a close votE. While waiting to be confirmed, Sudirman ordered an assault on British and Dutch forces in AmbarawA. The ensuing battle and British withdrawal strengthened Sudirman’s popular support, and he was ultimately confirmed on 18 December. General Sudirman commanded military activities throughout Java, including a show of force in Yogyakarta on 1 March 1949. When the Dutch began withdrawing, in July 1949 Sudirman was recalled to Yogyakarta and forbidden to fight further. In late 1949 Sudirman’s tuberculosis returned, and he retired to Magelang, where he died slightly more than a month after the Dutch recognised Indonesia’s independencE. He is buried at Semaki Heroes’ Cemetery in Yogyakarta.

1. What is the monologue about?

A. A biography of General Soedirman

B. The family of General Soedirman

C. The death of General Soedirman

D. A spirit of General Soedirman for the Indonesian Armed Forces

E. The military forces commanded by General Soedirman

2. What can we infer from the monolugue?

A. His uncle’s name was also Soedirman

B. January is the month of Maulud

C. Soedirman was shot and died in the military war

D. Soedirman died when he was relatively young

E. Soedirman died on 1 March 1949

3. We found in the text that ….

A. Victoria named her fragrance by dVb style

B. Beckham is Victoria’s autobiography

C. Beckham is Victoria’s brand for her fragrance

D. Posh Spice is the title of her new album

E. Spice Girls is Victoria’s label for her wardrobe

Victoria Caroline Beckham is an English singer-songwriter, dancer, model, actress, fashion designer and business woman. She was born on April 17, 1974, in Essex, EnglanD. She became famous in the 1990’s with the pop group “The Spice Girl”and was known as Posh SpicE. In 1999, she married the Manchester United and England footballer, David Beckham. They have four children, three sons and a daughter.

After The Spice Girl split up, she pursued a solo singer career, but also started her own fashion range called dVb StylE. Since this initial foray into fashion Victoria Beckham has brought out her own range of sunglasses and fragrance, entitled “Intimately Beckham”and a range of handbags and jewelry.

In addition she had written two best-selling books: one her autobiography and the other, a fashion guide.

1. What did Victoria do before being a solo singer?

A. Married to David Beckham

B. Worked as fashion designer

C. Joined The Spice Girl

D. Created fashion style

E. Wrote many books

2. We found in the text that ….

A. Victoria named her fragrance by dVb style

B. Beckham is Victoria’s autobiography

C. Beckham is Victoria’s brand for her fragrance

D. Posh Spice is the title of her new album

E. Spice Girls is Victoria’s label for her wardrobe

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