MTEL Communication Literacy Skills : Reading Practice Test

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What does paraphrasing involve?

Restating what the author wrote in your own words with few details
Expressing the author's ideas without any changes
Translating the text into your words while including many details
Summarizing the text without interpretation

The correct answer is: Translating the text into your words while including many details

Paraphrasing involves translating the text into your own words while maintaining the original idea and meaning. It requires a careful balance of incorporating detail—enough to convey the author’s point accurately—while also using distinctive language that reflects the paraphraser's understanding. This process enhances comprehension and indicates a deep engagement with the material. In contrast, the other options do not accurately capture the essence of paraphrasing. For instance, simply restating what the author wrote or expressing the author's ideas without any changes does not involve personal interpretation or transformation of the text into different wording, which are key components of effective paraphrasing. Additionally, summarizing entails condensing the text and focusing on the main points rather than restating all the details, which further distinguishes it from paraphrasing.