Firsthand & Secondhand Accounts

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What is a firsthand account?

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A firsthand account is a primary source of information where someone shares their own experiences or observations.

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What is a secondhand account?

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A secondhand account is a secondary source of information based on someone else's experiences or research.

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Which pronouns are commonly used in a firsthand account?

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I, me, we.

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Which pronouns are commonly used in a secondhand account?

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He, she, they.

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What type of source is a firsthand account?

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Primary source.

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What type of source is a secondhand account?

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Secondary source.

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What does a secondhand account rely on?

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An author's research or interpretation of events.

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What does a firsthand account rely on?

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The personal experiences of the author.

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Can a firsthand account include emotions and feelings?

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Yes, it often includes personal emotions and feelings.

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Can a secondhand account include opinions?

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Yes, it can include the author's opinions and interpretations.