What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing? Summarizing reduces a larger text by focusing on the main ideas, while paraphrasing restates the entire text.
Summarizing puts the text in the writer’s words, while paraphrasing quotes the original text.
Summarizing is generally longer than the original text, while paraphrasing only restates words that may cause confusion.
Summarizing is for the purpose of explaining the meaning behind the text, while paraphrasing focuses on retelling the main ideas.

Select 4 statements which could be considered a "theme" of a story, play, poem, etc. a.sometimes the most profound ideas can come from unfamiliar places. b.my best friend jeffrey has many unusual interests. c. once a man gives his soul over to evil, he can never go back. d the three sheepdogs lay around the yard all day. e a priest's collar has an unusual effect upon people. f innocence is a powerful force in a world full of corruption. g king lear is a play shakespeare wrote later. evil often wears the disguise of innocence.