Think about a summary and a paraphrase. How are they alike? How are they different? Drag each statement to the correct section of the Venn diagram.

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To provide an accurate response, I can outline the similarities and differences between a summary and a paraphrase. You can then place the statements into a Venn diagram based on those characteristics.

Similarities:

  1. Both involve rephrasing or reworking the original content.
  2. Both aim to convey the main ideas of the source material.
  3. Both can help clarify information for a reader.
  4. Both are useful in avoiding plagiarism when done correctly.

Differences:

Summary:

  • A summary condenses the original text into a shorter version.
  • It focuses on the main ideas, omitting details.
  • A summary is usually written in the writer's own words.

Paraphrase:

  • A paraphrase restates the original text in different words but is usually as long as the original.
  • It maintains all the details and structure of the source material.
  • A paraphrase still provides a detailed account but is expressed differently.

You can draw two overlapping circles and place the relevant statements in the corresponding sections. If you have specific statements in mind, I can help you sort them accordingly!