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Writing a Personal Narrative about Fitting In — Unit test

Question 11 • FL-1001010-M/J Language Arts 1 A-CR

What is the difference between a paraphrase and a summary?

Answer
A
A paraphrase is shorter than the original text, while a summary is longer.
B
A paraphrase includes the writer’s opinion, while a summary is objective.
C
A paraphrase includes all the ideas from the text, while a summary includes only the most important ideas.
D
A paraphrase uses new words and phrases, while a summary uses quotations from the text.

Explanation

A paraphrase restates the source in your own words while preserving its ideas and details. A summary is more condensed and focuses only on the main points. Therefore, the correct choice is “A paraphrase includes all the ideas from the text, while a summary includes only the most important ideas.”

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