First and Second Hand Accounts

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What is a first-hand account?

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A first-hand account is a description or report of an event from someone who experienced it directly. It uses personal perspectives and often includes the words 'I', 'we', or 'our'.

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What is a second-hand account?

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A second-hand account is a description or report of an event from someone who did not experience it directly. It is based on what others have said or written.

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Give an example of a first-hand account.

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A diary entry describing a day at the beach is a first-hand account.

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Give an example of a second-hand account.

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A news article summarizing an event based on interviews with witnesses is a second-hand account.

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What pronouns are commonly used in first-hand accounts?

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First-hand accounts commonly use pronouns like 'I', 'we', and 'our'.

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What pronouns are commonly used in second-hand accounts?

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Second-hand accounts often use pronouns like 'he', 'she', 'they', or 'it'.

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Why are first-hand accounts important?

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First-hand accounts provide personal insights and emotions, making events more relatable and vivid.

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Why are second-hand accounts important?

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Second-hand accounts help to gather information from multiple perspectives and can provide a broader understanding of an event.

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What type of account is a letter?

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A letter is considered a first-hand account because it is written by someone sharing their personal thoughts or experiences.

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What type of account is a biography?

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A biography is a second-hand account because it is written about someone else's life by another person.