Firsthand/ second hand REVIEW

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What is a firsthand account?

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A firsthand account is a description of an event or experience written by someone who was actually there.

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What is a secondhand account?

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A secondhand account is a description of an event or experience written by someone who was not there, often based on research or other people's accounts.

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Give an example of a firsthand account.

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A diary entry describing a person's day at the beach.

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Give an example of a secondhand account.

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A history book discussing events from World War II based on research.

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What does 'point of view' mean in writing?

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Point of view refers to the perspective from which a story is told, such as first person, second person, or third person.

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What is first person point of view?

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First person point of view uses 'I' or 'we' and is told from the perspective of a character in the story.

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What is second person point of view?

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Second person point of view uses 'you' and addresses the reader directly.

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What is third person point of view?

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Third person point of view uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' and is told from an outside perspective.

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Is a diary a firsthand or secondhand account?

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A diary is a firsthand account.

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What is the main difference between firsthand and secondhand accounts?

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The main difference is that firsthand accounts are based on personal experience, while secondhand accounts are based on research or others' experiences.