Which phrase best defines “paraphrase”?

A. a word-for-word excerpt from a text
B. a source excerpt in your own words
C. a brief statement of the main ideas of a text
D. a sentence written on an index card

Question

Which phrase best defines “paraphrase”?

A. a word-for-word excerpt from a text
B. a source excerpt in your own words
C. a brief statement of the main ideas of a text
D. a sentence written on an index card

anonymous · Answer

It would be B, since paraphrasing is re-writing a text in your own words, and usually breaking it down

anonymous · Answer

Thank you so much ! i was having trouble with that !

anonymous · Answer

No problem :D