Which document is an example of a primary source?

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Reframing the question, we are asked to identify an example of a primary source from the given prompt: 'Which document is an example of a primary source?'

First, note that the provided data shows the correct answer as "the diary of a survivor of a Nazi death camp." This aligns with the core definition of a primary source: a document or artifact created at the time under study by someone with direct involvement or observation of the events.

In general terms, a diary kept by an individual during a historical period is typically considered a primary source because it presents first-hand reflections, experiences, and details from the time itself, rather than a later retelling or interpretation.

However, the current options list is missing from the input. Without the other choices, I can’t compare the diary to alternatives such as a secondary source (like a history textbook), a photograph taken later about the event, a newspaper article written after the event by an observer, or a scholarly analysis. In a complete set, you would evaluate each option for its proximity in time to the event and the presence of firsthand evidence versus interpretation.

If you imagined common competing options, here is how they typically stack up:
- A diary or letter written during the event: primary source, as it provides firsthand, contemporaneous information.
- A newspaper article written after the event that reports on it: could be primary if it is a contemporaneous report published soon after (but still typically considered a primary source if it is the original reportage); if it is a retrospective piece, it becomes secondary.
- A textbook chapter about the event: secondary source, since it synthesizes and analyzes information gathered from other works.
- An eyewitness testimony recorded much later, or a memoir written years after: often still considered a primary source if it reflects the eyewitness’s direct experience from the time, though the passage of time may influence memory and interpretation.

In summary, given the provided correct answer, the diary of a survivor is indeed a primary source because it is a firsthand document from someone who experienced the events. The absence of other options prevents a full comparative analysis, but the identified item fits the definition of a primary source due to its immediacy and direct perspective.

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Which document is an example of a primary source?

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