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fnuegbu · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Paraphrasing _____.

A. involves putting the speaker's ideas into the simplest, clearest, and most direct wordspossible without changing the intended meaning
B. refers to the way paragraphs are organized and the mandatory rules of punctuationfollowed while writing an essay
C. involves converting what the speaker says into what the listener wants to say
D. refers to inconsistent indentation styles that are usually seen in an informal written document

Question 2

Which of the following helps you retain the content of a speaker's message?

A. Sit facing away from the speaker.
B. Take minimal notes.
C. Ensure that the speaker knows whether you agree or disagree with him or her at everystep of the speech.
D. Identify the speaker's ideas and the connections among the ideas.

Briannahope · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Paraphrasing involves putting the speaker's ideas into the simplest, clearest, and most direct
words possible without changing the intended meaning. By reducing the speaker's message to
its most basic terms, the listener will be able to understand and remember the message better.

Answer to Question 2

D
One method to help you retain the content of a speaker's message is to think of the strategies
represented by the letters in the phrase IS A FACT. The first step is to identify the speaker's
ideas and the connections among the ideas. As you begin to grasp the speaker's ideas, look
for relationships among them.