Question

guided practice
which is the best example of a primary source?
a. interview
b. newspaper
c. diary
d. speech

Explanation:

A primary source is a firsthand, original account created by someone directly involved in or experiencing an event. A diary is a personal, direct record of an individual's thoughts, experiences, and observations made at the time of the events, making it a clear primary source. Interviews can be primary but rely on retrospective recall; newspapers often contain secondary analysis; speeches are public statements but diaries are the most direct unfiltered firsthand account among the options.

Answer:

C. diary