Summarizing/Paraphrasing

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What is summarizing?

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Summarizing is the process of condensing a text to its main ideas and key points, while omitting unnecessary details.

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is rewording a text or passage in your own words while retaining the original meaning.

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What is the main purpose of summarizing?

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The main purpose of summarizing is to provide a brief overview of a text, making it easier to understand and remember the key points.

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What is the main purpose of paraphrasing?

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The main purpose of paraphrasing is to clarify or simplify a text, making it more accessible while preserving the original meaning.

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What is a synonym for 'summarize'?

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Condense.

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What is a synonym for 'paraphrase'?

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Restate.

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When should you use summarizing?

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You should use summarizing when you want to capture the essence of a longer text without going into detail.

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When should you use paraphrasing?

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You should use paraphrasing when you want to explain or clarify a specific idea or passage in your own words.

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What is an example of summarizing?

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An example of summarizing is reading a chapter in a book and writing a few sentences that capture the main events.

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What is an example of paraphrasing?

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An example of paraphrasing is taking the sentence 'The cat sat on the mat' and rewording it to 'The mat was occupied by the cat.'