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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.