what does it mean to paraphrase something

Question

A. to summarize it by defining the main topic
B. to summarize it by adding specific details.
C. to summarize it using your own ideas
D. to summarize it using your own words

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. to summarize it using your own words. Paraphrasing involves re-expressing the original text or idea in a different way, while still retaining the original meaning.