The+Autobiography

· The time period is 1700 and it affects the literary style because he Autobiography set the standard for what was the new genre. · Franklin’s purpose in writing the Autobiography was that he wanted others to understand his character. He provided his suggestions, and opinions that proved a record of his achievements. · The literary technique that Franklin employs in achieving his purpose was an autobiography. · The literature characteristics of the time period because it gives readers an insight of what was going on at the time and what people thought was a perfect American.