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Firsthand vs. Secondhand Accounts — Homework
Read both accounts of the same event, then answer. Account A: "I stepped on stage and my hands were shaking so much I almost dropped the microphone. When the audience laughed at my joke, I felt every bit of nervousness melt away." Account B: "Students performed in the talent show on Friday. One fourth grader reportedly opened with a joke that got a big laugh from the audience."
- 1.Which account is firsthand, A or B?
- 2.Name one clue that proves Account A is firsthand.
- 3.Name one clue that proves Account B is secondhand.
- 4.Why might a school newsletter print the secondhand account instead of tracking down a firsthand one from every student?
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