Firsthand and Secondhand Accounts

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What is a firsthand account?

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A firsthand account is a description of an event from someone who personally experienced it.

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What is a secondhand account?

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A secondhand account is a description of an event from someone who did not experience it directly, often based on what others have said.

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Give an example of a firsthand account.

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A letter written by someone who saw their house destroyed by a tornado.

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Give an example of a secondhand account.

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A biography about a famous person.

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What pronouns are commonly used in a secondhand account?

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He, she, or they.

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What pronouns are commonly used in a firsthand account?

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I, me, and we.

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Why is it important to distinguish between firsthand and secondhand accounts?

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It helps us understand the reliability and perspective of the information being presented.

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What type of account is a newspaper article about an event?

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It is usually a secondhand account.

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What type of account is a diary entry?

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A diary entry is a firsthand account.

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How can you tell if an account is firsthand?

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It will include personal experiences and emotions, often using first-person pronouns.