Understanding First Hand and Second Hand Accounts

Which of the following is an example of a first hand account?

• A comic book detailing the adventures of a superhero

• A diary entry from a superhero detailing their adventures

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What makes a second hand account of a cartoon episode different from a first hand account?

• It is always written in the past tense.

• It is based on the author's personal experience of watching the episode.

• It is derived from other sources rather than personal experience of watching the episode.

• It is more factual and less biased.

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Which of the following would be considered a first hand account?

• A documentary about the life of Mickey Mouse.

• An autobiography written by Mickey Mouse.

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A student watches a documentary about superheroes that includes interviews with comic book artists. These interviews are examples of:

• Second hand accounts

• First hand accounts

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Why might someone choose to read a first hand account of a cartoon event?

• To get an overview of the event

• To get a personal perspective on the event

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a second hand account related to cartoons?

• It includes the author's personal feelings and experiences about the cartoons.

• It synthesizes information from various sources about the cartoons.

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A biography of Abraham Lincoln written by an author in 2020 would be considered:

• A first hand account

• A second hand account

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When watching a cartoon about the Civil War, how can you tell if it is a first hand account?

• The cartoon is created by a historian.

• The cartoon includes dates and locations of battles.

• The narrator shares personal experiences from the war.

• The cartoon was released recently.

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Comparing a first hand account and a second hand account of the same cartoon episode can help a viewer understand:

• The bias of the first hand account

• The factual accuracy of the second hand account

• Different perspectives on the episode

• Which account is more entertaining

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Using context clues to determine if a cartoon episode is based on the creator's personal experiences or is a fictional creation involves looking for:

• The release date of the episode

• Evidence of personal experience or observation in the storyline

• References to other works or cartoons

• The length of the episode

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