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Question
There are some examples of diary or journal entries in the ‘Before You Read’ section. Compare these with what Anne writes in her diary. What language was the diary originally written in? In what way is Anne’s dairy different?
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Solution
Unlike the factual diary entries in the “Before You Read” section, Anne Frank’s diary is written in a simple and personal style. She treated her diary like her best friend and named it “Kitty.” Originally written in Dutch, the diary shares her personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences as a teenager, rather than just recording daily events.
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