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Main Idea
Definition: A main idea is important information that tells more about the overall idea of a paragraph or section of a text. Everyday Use: If your doing anything that involves finding information that tells about an overall idea, then you are using main idea. For example, when you are trying to give a book, song or poem a title you are looking for information that perfectly describes the overall theme. This is called using Main Idea.
Paraphrase
DEFINITION: A brief statement, written in your own words, restating the writer’s main points. Paraphrase, although written in your own words, is used to relate the details or the development of an idea in your source. Importance: Paraphrasing assists your readers in increasing a detailed understanding of your information, and, indirectly, to acknowledge your theory as well founded. There are two main purposes for using paraphrase in your compositions. HOW TO: 1. Use paraphrase to offer information or data whenever there is no special purpose for using a direct quotation. . . . 2. Use paraphrase to offer your readers a precise and complete account of ideas selected from a source--ideas that you plan to clarify, understand, or disagree with in your essay. . . . Everyday Use: Paraphrasing is used every day in reading, writing and daily conversation.