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 that someone personally experienced.

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What is a secondhand account?

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A secondhand account is a description of an event that someone did not personally experience, but learned about from others.

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How can you identify a firsthand account?

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A firsthand account often uses first person point of view, such as 'I' or 'we', and includes personal experiences.

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How can you identify a secondhand account?

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A secondhand account may use third person point of view, such as 'he', 'she', or 'they', and is based on someone else's experiences.

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Give an example of a firsthand account.

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An example of a firsthand account is a diary entry describing a trip to the beach.

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Give an example of a secondhand account.

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An example of a secondhand account is a news article reporting on a concert that the writer did not attend.

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What point of view is used in a firsthand account?

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First person point of view.

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What point of view is used in a secondhand account?

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Third person point of view.

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Why are firsthand accounts important?

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Firsthand accounts provide personal insights and details that can enhance understanding of an event.

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Why are secondhand accounts useful?

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Secondhand accounts can provide broader perspectives and information about events that one may not have experienced.