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Synthesizing Sources — Quiz

Question 1 • English Language Arts 12

Which is a purpose of a secondary source?

Answer
A
to give the reader a sense of a real-life experience
B
to provide an observation of a firsthand event
C
to analyze the evidence and findings of others
D
to help the reader gain an unfiltered view of the past

Explanation

A secondary source discusses or interprets information from primary sources, such as letters, records, or firsthand accounts. Its purpose can be to analyze other researchers’ evidence and findings. A firsthand observation or an unfiltered view of the past is more characteristic of a primary source.

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