First and second hand account flashcard

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What is a first hand account?

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A first hand account is a personal account of an event, where the person sharing the information has directly experienced it.

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What is a second hand account?

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A second hand account is a retelling of an event by someone who did not experience it directly, often based on research or other people's accounts.

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Give an example of a first hand account.

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An example of a first hand account is a diary entry describing a person's feelings during a scary event.

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Give an example of a second hand account.

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An example of a second hand account is a biography that tells the life story of someone based on research.

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What type of account is a memoir?

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A memoir is a first hand account because it is written by someone reflecting on their own experiences.

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What type of account is a news article?

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A news article can be a second hand account if it reports on events that the journalist did not witness.

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What point of view uses 'I' and 'me'?

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The first person point of view uses 'I' and 'me'.

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What point of view uses 'you'?

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The second person point of view uses 'you'.

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What is the main difference between first and second hand accounts?

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The main difference is that first hand accounts are based on personal experience, while second hand accounts are based on information gathered from others.

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True or False: A first hand account can include emotions and personal thoughts.

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True.