Question

Myra is writing a research paper about how Mark Twain's personal life influenced his writing. Which of the following are secondary sources that she could use for evidence in her paper? a magazine article about Mark Twain the novel Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain the autobiography of Mark Twain the novel Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain an essay about Mark Twain by a literary critic

Answer 1

Answer:

An essay about Mark Twain by a literary critic and a magazine article about Mark Twain.

Explanation:

Aside from her own personal analysis and judgment, a strong evidence that could support Myra's research would be an essay written by a literary critic or expert and a magazine article written about Mark Twain as secondary sources. An expert's assertion would surely strengthen her claim as well as another person's article about Mark Twain which gives an added perspective of who Mark Twain is.

Answer 2

Answer:

Secondary sources include: the literature by a critic

Explanation:

Most authors have intriguing lives that extends beyond the information that they themselves have written. Those interested in their lives are able to capture their essence through primary sources such as their personal belongings, diary, autobiography, video and voice recordings or other things they have written.

To gain further insight on what they have compounded most people tend to seek out secondary sources which include books or articles about the individual or a summary of these by a critic.