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What is the difference between a paraphrase and a summary?

A summary restates the same information in a different way, whereas a paraphrase only restates the main ideas.
A paraphrase restates the same information in a different way, whereas a summary only restates the main ideas.
A summary uses a direct quote and restated information, whereas a paraphrase will contain no direct quotes.
A paraphrase uses a direct quote and restated information, whereas a summary will contain no direct quotes.

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I would say "A summary restates the same information in a different way, whereas a paraphrase only restates the main ideas." Look in my answered questions - there was a similar question asked. There you will find definitions.
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Answer: It is actually, A paraphrase restates the same information in a different way, whereas a summary only restates the main ideas.

Hope this helps <3

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