5. Which of the following is a secondary source? (1 point)
O Common Sense by Thomas Paine
O "On Being Brought from Africa to America" by Phillis Wheatley
O an essay about Anne Bradstreet's "To Her Father with Some Verses"
O Of Plymouth Plantation by William Bradford
O an essay about Anne Bradstreet's "To Her Father with Some Verses"
An essay about Anne Bradstreet's "To Her Father with Some Verses" is a secondary source.
To determine which of the given options is a secondary source, we need to understand the difference between primary and secondary sources.
A primary source is an original document or artifact that provides direct evidence or firsthand information about a topic or event. It is created by someone who witnessed or experienced the event themselves. Examples of primary sources include diaries, letters, speeches, photographs, artifacts, and original research studies.
On the other hand, a secondary source is an interpretation or analysis of primary sources. It is created by someone who did not directly witness or experience the event being studied. Secondary sources often provide commentary, analysis, or evaluation of the primary sources. Examples of secondary sources include books, scholarly articles, reviews, commentaries, and essays.
Now, let's examine the options to determine which one is a secondary source:
- "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine: This is a primary source because it is an original document written by Thomas Paine himself.
- "On Being Brought from Africa to America" by Phillis Wheatley: This is a primary source because it is a poem written by Phillis Wheatley herself.
- An essay about Anne Bradstreet's "To Her Father with Some Verses": This is a secondary source. It is an interpretation or analysis of Anne Bradstreet's poem, written by someone else.
- "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford: This is a primary source because it is an original document written by William Bradford himself.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
O an essay about Anne Bradstreet's "To Her Father with Some Verses"