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 by someone who witnessed it.

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What is a secondhand account?

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A secondhand account is a description of an event written by someone who was not present at the event.

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What pronouns are commonly used in a firsthand account?

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I, me, we.

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What is an example of a secondhand account?

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Textbook.

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What is the main difference between firsthand and secondhand accounts?

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Firsthand accounts are based on personal experience, while secondhand accounts are based on research or reports from others.

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What type of account is an autobiography?

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An autobiography is a firsthand account.

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What type of account is a biography?

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A biography is a secondhand account.

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What is the purpose of a firsthand account?

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To provide a personal perspective and detailed description of an event.

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What is the purpose of a secondhand account?

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To inform or educate about an event based on research or other sources.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a secondhand account?

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It is based on information gathered from other sources.