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Rewriting a sentence from a text in your own words
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∙ 13y agoTo paraphrase is to put verbal or written quotations into your own language, to summarize it or make it clearer. It is a subjective alternative to direct quotes.
For example : "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" could be paraphrased as "the captain ordered the ship through the mine field despite the known risk."
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Which sentences best describes paraphrasing?
Writing a difficult sentence or paragraph in your own words
What describes paraphrasing?
Rewriting a sentence from a text in your own words
Which one of the following sentences best describes paraphrasing A Janette listened to the speaker and took notes B Oscar studied Dr Frost's article and restated it in his own words?
Answer B is the best to describe paraphrasing. Paraphrasing is reading something and then rewriting it in your own words. It can help clear up any wordiness or misunderstanding from the original material, and it also helps with avoiding plagiarism. Answer A is not paraphrasing because the original material is spoken, not written. If it were a written speech that Janette was reading, she could be paraphrasing.
What describes the powers granted to the state government?
Paraphrasing the Constitution " All powers not expressly granted herein shall be reserved for the states."
How do you spell paraphrasing?
Exactly how u spelled it: Paraphrasing
What do you call rewording of some writing starting with para?
It would be paraphrasing.
When paraphrasing a reader what?
When paraphrasing, the reader restates what he has read, but putting it into his own words.
What is paraphrasing rather than abbreviating?
The difference between paraphrasing and quoting is that paraphrasing is giving a brief summary of what was said. Quoting is repeating the exact words that were said.
The method of understanding that restates what the speaker has said in the listeners own words is?
paraphrasing
Which best explains why writers paraphrase their sources?
Paraphrasing helps writers make sure they understand the ideas in a source
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