College Composition CLEP Prep Practice Exam

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?

1. An article from a newspaper

2. An interview with an expert

3. A text from a literary critic

4. An encyclopedia

The correct answer is: A text from a literary critic

A primary source is an original source of information, while a secondary source is an interpretation of that information. Options A, B, and D are all examples of primary sources as they provide firsthand accounts or original information. Option C, a text from a literary critic, is considered a secondary source as it analyzes or interprets the original work of literature, rather than providing original information.