Identifying Characteristics of a Memoir What about this passage shows that it is from a memoir? Answer by completing the sentences. It is written in the It discusses Meanwhile the desire to express myself grew. The few signs I used became less and less adequate, and my failures to make myself understood were invariably followed by outbursts of passion. I felt as if invisible hands were holding me, and I made frantic efforts to free myself. - The Story of My Life, Helen Keller Done Intro