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The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 1: Applying Reading Strategies

Question 1 • RMA FL-1001370-English 3 Semester 2

What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?

Answer
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Summarizing reduces a larger text by focusing on the main ideas, while paraphrasing restates the entire text.
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Summarizing puts the text in the writer’s words, while paraphrasing quotes the original text.
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Summarizing is generally longer than the original text, while paraphrasing only restates words that may cause confusion.
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Summarizing is for the purpose of explaining the meaning behind the text, while paraphrasing focuses on retelling the main ideas.
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