Quoting vs. Paraphrasing — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Quoting and Paraphrasing
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Quoting
To repeat or copy (words from a source such as a book), usually with acknowledgment of the source
Quoted lines from Shakespeare in his lecture.
Paraphrasing
A restatement of a text or passage in another form or other words, often to clarify meaning.
Quoting
To repeat or copy the words of (a person or a book or other source)
Likes to quote Shakespeare when giving advice.
Paraphrasing
The restatement of texts in other words as a studying or teaching device.
Quoting
To cite or refer to for illustration or proof
Quoted statistics to show she was right.
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Paraphrasing
The adaptation or alteration of a text or quotation to serve a different purpose from that of the original.
Quoting
To repeat a brief passage or excerpt from
The saxophonist quoted a Duke Ellington melody in his solo.
Paraphrasing
To restate using different words, especially to clarify.
Quoting
To state (a price) for securities, goods, or services.
Paraphrasing
To adapt or alter (a text or quotation) to serve a different purpose from that of the original
"It's tempting to paraphrase an environmental slogan and say, 'Think globally, pray locally'" (Christian Science Monitor).
Quoting
To give a quotation, as from a book.
Paraphrasing
To compose a paraphrase.
Quoting
A quotation.
Paraphrasing
Present participle of paraphrase
Quoting
A quotation mark.
Paraphrasing
A paraphrased statement.
Quoting
Used by a speaker to indicate the beginning of a direct quotation
"He paused and said, quote, I don't care, unquote.".
Quoting
A dictum; a saying.
Quoting
Present participle of quote
Quoting
A quoted statement; a quote.
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