Which phrase best defines "paraphrase"?

a. a word-for-word excerpt from a text

b. a source excerpt in your own words

c. a brief statement of the main ideas of a text

d. a sentence written on an index card

I believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is option B. To paraphrase is to include the ideas or information from an original source in your paper by rephrasing those ideas or information in your own words. So, it should be a source excerpt in your own words.

Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.