Using Paraphrases A paraphrase is an indirect quotation. It must be documented because it relates in your own words and style the thoughts you have borrowed from another person.
Paraphrases are more flexible than quotations.
They fit more smoothly into your text, and you can express your own interpretations as you paraphrase. 1. to restate a difficult passage the reader may not understand, 2. to explain or interpret concepts or unfamiliar terms, 3. or to make abstract facts and ideas concrete. There are two ways to paraphrase. Literal Substitute the original words of each sentence with synonyms. You can use the process as a first step in drafting paraphrases.