Know the concepts - 1
Paragraph:
Paragraph is a distinct section of a piece of
writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line,
indentation, or numbering.
Summary:
A summary is a brief summing up of
the main points of a statement or narrative.
Paraphrase:
A paraphrase is the rewording of
something written or spoken, especially with the aim of making the sense
clearer. A paraphrase may be
longer, shorter, or of the same length as the original passage.
Skimming:
Skimming is a reading technique meant to look
for main or general ideas in a text, without going into detailed and exhaustive
reading. In skimming, a reader reads only important information, but not
everything' this technique works effectively in non fiction materials,
newspapers, and long novels.
Synopsis:
A synopsis is a brief summary of the major
points of a subject or written work or story, either as prose or as a table; an
abridgment or condensation of a work.
Abstract:
An abstract is a brief summary of a research
article, thesis, review, conference proceeding, or any in-depth analysis of a
particular subject and is often used to help the reader quickly ascertain the
paper's purpose.
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