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 from someone who experienced it directly.

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What is a secondhand account?

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A secondhand account is a description of an event from someone who did not experience it directly but heard about it from others.

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Which pronouns are commonly used in firsthand accounts?

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I, me, we.

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Which pronouns are commonly used in secondhand accounts?

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He, she, they.

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What is an example of a firsthand account?

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A diary entry written by a soldier during a war.

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What is an example of a secondhand account?

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A history book that summarizes events from a war.

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Why are firsthand accounts important?

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They provide personal insights and details about events.

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Why are secondhand accounts important?

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They help us understand events from multiple perspectives and provide context.

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How can you tell if an account is firsthand or secondhand?

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Look for personal experiences (firsthand) or summaries and interpretations (secondhand).

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What type of account includes letters written by participants?

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Firsthand account.