Question

According to MLA guidelines, which of these best paraphrases the following sentence from the paragraph?

Indiana Jones's adventures and personality have made him a beloved character that is a staple of American film.

A.
According to Smith, Indiana Jones's American movies were incredibly popular in part due to Jones's likable personality and charm (16).
B.
According to Smith, Indiana Jones's adventures and personality make him an iconic and beloved character in American film (16).
C.
According to Smith, Indiana Jones is an iconic character in American film because of his memorable feats and likable character (16).
D.
According to Smith, Indiana Jones is a staple in American film because of his memorable adventures and personality (16).

Answer 1

C.
According to Smith, Indiana Jones is an iconic character in American film because of his memorable feats and likable character (16).

This example changes enough of the structure and word choice of the original sentence to count as being paraphrased and not plagiarism.