Paraphrasing Phrases

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What is a good paraphrase?

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A good paraphrase is a restatement of a text or passage in your own words that maintains the original meaning.

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What are the characteristics of a good paraphrase?

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1. It must be correct. 2. It must be in your own words. 3. It must make sense.

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What is NOT a characteristic of a good paraphrase?

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A good paraphrase must describe new information.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To paraphrase means to express the meaning of something written or spoken using different words.

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What is a synonym?

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

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What is the purpose of paraphrasing?

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The purpose of paraphrasing is to clarify or simplify the original text while retaining its meaning.

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How can you check if your paraphrase is correct?

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You can check if your paraphrase is correct by ensuring it has the same meaning as the original phrase.

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What is a phrase?

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A phrase is a small group of words grouped together to mean something.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What is a homonym?

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A homonym is a word that is spelled and pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning.