A reflective essay is a means for the writer to share thoughts, ideas, personal beliefs and convictions. Many reflective essays are written to persuade the reader by using a personal anecdote or experience. A memoir is written to share an event from the writer's life that has shaped or changed him.
A) A memoir is only about someone’s personal past, while a reflective essay can be on any subject.
Explanation:
A memoir is a retelling of your life story. You can write a reflective essay on anything that interests you, whether it is an event in your life or an examination of how a certain book affects you.