Explanation:
In a firsthand account, the person writing a text is a part of the events. The passage is written using words like “I” and “we.” The author may include his or her feelings and thoughts on the subject.
Secondhand account
In a secondhand account, the person writing a text is not a part of the events. The events the author describes have happened to someone else. The author mostly includes information and facts on the subject.
When comparing and contrasting two passages, look for:
The most important point in each text
The most important details in each text
The ideas only found in one text and not in another
Whether a text has more facts and details or feelings and thoughts
Whether a text uses the pronouns “I” or “we”
