Firsthand Secondhand Accounts

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What is a firsthand account?

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A firsthand account is a description of an event written or told by someone who actually witnessed or experienced it.

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What is a secondhand account?

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A secondhand account is a description of an event written or told by someone who did not witness or experience it.

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Give an example of a firsthand account.

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An autobiography is an example of a firsthand account.

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Give an example of a secondhand account.

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A textbook is an example of a secondhand 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 information from others.

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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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What type of account is a news article written by a reporter who was not at the event?

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A news article written by a reporter who was not at the event is a secondhand account.

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What does it mean to analyze two accounts?

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To analyze two accounts means to compare and contrast the information presented in each account.

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What is an example of a firsthand account in literature?

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A memoir is an example of a firsthand account in literature.

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What is an example of a secondhand account in history?

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A history book that summarizes events is an example of a secondhand account.