Generic Conventions of a Memoir:

• First person retrospective narrative.
• Distinct authorial voice.  (Bias)
• Historical context.
• Covers a defining period in the author’s life.
• Chronological order.
• Anecdotal.
• Temporal markers.
• Precise to indicate power of recall.
• Non-fiction – thus might not follow a traditional narrative structure.
• Reflective tone.
• Dialogue.
• Illustrations, photographs and maps.