paraphrase

Paraphrasing means 'to state something written or spoken in different words, especially in a shorter and simpler form to make the meaning clearer' (Cambridge Online Dictionary, 2022). Paraphrasing is 'a restating of someone else's thoughts or ideas in your own words.

Paraphrases allow you to describe specific information from a source (ideas from a paragraph or several consecutive paragraphs) in your own words. Paraphrases are like translations of an author' original idea. You retain the detail of the original thought, but you express it in your own way.

/ˈpær.ə.freɪz/ A paraphrase of something is the same thing written or spoken using different words, often in a simpler and shorter form that makes the original meaning clearer: She gave us a quick paraphrase of what had been said. I am sure that he will tell me if my paraphrase is inaccurate. More examples.

“ - The literal definition of paraphrasing means to summarize a message with fewer words. This active listening technique does two things. It tells the speaker that you're listening attentively, and it allows you to check your understanding and focus on the core of the message.

Characteristics of Effective Paraphrases: ✓ Accurately relays the information from the original text in your own words. ✓ Provides the reader with the source of the information. ✓ Paraphrases, unlike summaries, should be as long as the original document.

Paraphrasing is the most direct way to show someone that their thoughts and feelings were understood. Paraphrasing helps people feel that their ideas are valid and respected because there is no judgment involved. Paraphrasing allows speakers to hear how their ideas are being interpreted by others.

Paraphrasing and questioning are useful techniques for empathetic listening because they allow us to respond to a speaker without taking “the floor,” or the attention, away for long.

Paraphrasing is when a person reads or actively listens to a message and is able to clearly express it back in their own words (written or spoken).

Sometimes you only need to paraphrase the information from one sentence. Here are some examples of paraphrasing individual sentences: Original: Her life spanned years of incredible change for women as they gained more rights than ever before. Paraphrase: She lived through the exciting era of women's liberation.

Paraphrasing is restating the speaker's thought, in your own words. For instance, "I think you're saying that..." or "It sounds like you're saying ...". This is so they know you understand, or don't understand, in which case they can clarify for you.

Paraphrasing is not just repeating what the other person said with different words; it requires active listening and careful word choice. To paraphrase effectively, listen carefully to the main points and underlying message, and use your own words to match the tone and level of formality of the speaker.

Paraphrasing can sound like this, "So you're saying that..." "So you're upset because..." "Can I take a minute and tell you what I've heard so far?" "Here's what I hear you describe happened to this point..." I sharpened my skills of this active listening behavior when I worked in human resources and did conflict ...