Paraphrasing 8.9 F

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What is paraphrasing?

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Restating a text or speech in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.

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Give an example of paraphrasing.

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Expressing someone else's ideas or information in your own words while maintaining the same meaning.

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What should you do if you are unsure about how to paraphrase a sentence?

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Use a thesaurus or rephrase the sentence in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.

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What are some strategies for paraphrasing?

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Changing sentence structure, using synonyms, and rephrasing in own words.

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Why is paraphrasing important?

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Paraphrasing is important to avoid plagiarism and improve understanding.

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What is the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?

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Paraphrasing involves restating the text in your own words while maintaining the original meaning, whereas summarizing involves condensing the text to its main ideas.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is plagiarism?

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Using someone else's work or ideas without proper attribution, presenting them as your own.

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How can you ensure your paraphrase is accurate?

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Compare your paraphrase with the original text to ensure the meaning is preserved.

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What is the role of a thesaurus in paraphrasing?

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A thesaurus helps find synonyms to replace words in the original text.