Which of the following sentences best describes paraphrasing?

Answer 1

Paraphrase means to summarize something in your vernacular.

putting the authors words into your own

Answer 2

To paraphrase basically means, "to reword" or rewrite a paragraph or piece of writing.

For example, if someone wrote:

"Billy liked spending his time with Susie because she was nice. Her laugh was good to hear as they played on the swing set, and the wind felt good on their faces."

To paraphrase that, you could say:

"Billy enjoyed spending time with his new playmate, Susie. Her sweet mannerisms and gentle laughter soothed him as played on the swing set, enjoying the air that whipped past their faces as they swung."

Answer 3

According to Dictionary.com, Paraphrasing is:

--noun1.a restatement of a text or passage giving the meaning in another form, as for clearness; rewording.

2.the act or process of restating or rewording.

Answer 4

Rewrite in your own words.