Firsthand or Secondhand Accounts-2

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What is a firsthand account?

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A firsthand account is a description or report of an event that is based on the personal experience of the person telling it.

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What is a secondhand account?

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A secondhand account is a description or report of an event that is based on someone else's experience or information.

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What does the term 'obstacle' mean?

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An obstacle is a thing that blocks one's way or prevents/hinders progress.

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What is a cast list in a drama?

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A cast list tells the names of all the characters in a drama.

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What does it mean to dissuade someone?

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To dissuade someone means to persuade them not to take a particular course of action.

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How can you identify a firsthand account in a passage?

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A firsthand account often includes personal experiences, emotions, and direct observations from the person involved.

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How can you identify a secondhand account in a passage?

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A secondhand account usually summarizes or reports on someone else's experiences or observations.

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What is the importance of understanding firsthand and secondhand accounts?

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Understanding the difference helps in evaluating the reliability and perspective of the information presented.

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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 written by someone who experienced a historical event.

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Give an example of a secondhand account.

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An example of a secondhand account is a textbook description of a historical event based on various sources.