Which sentence describes a secondary source?

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This question targets distinguishing secondary sources from primary sources. A secondary source is created after an event and offers analysis, interpretation, or synthesis of information drawn from primary sources. The sentence describing information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness the event fits this idea, since the author did not experience the event firsthand and relies on others’ evidence to explain it. In contrast, an eyewitness diary, a manuscript written by someone who lived at the time, or a photograph taken at the event are all primary sources because they provide direct, original evidence from the event. Secondary sources provide commentary and context that comes from later study.