An ARTICLE is a piece of writing that is published in a newspaper, magazine, or online. An AUTOBIOGRAPHY is a written account of one's own life. An OBIT is an announcement of a person's death, usually published in a newspaper. A BIO is a short summary of a person's life. A MEMOIR is a narrative recounting the events of one's life. A BIOGRAPHY is a detailed account of a person's life. Together, these terms can be used to refer to a life story, which is a comprehensive account of a person's life.