Maria has been asked by her teacher to explain, in her own words, all of the details and information she read in an article. What has Maria been asked to do?

(A) paraphrase

(B) retell

(C) summarize

(D) give an opinion

(A) paraphrase.

Explanation:

Paraphrasing is the action of explaining in your own words what some text says. This is mostly used when some analysis is required.

Answer: (A) paraphrase

Explanation: Paraphrase which means one is able the convey what they have heard or read into their own words.

This means after she has read the article she will have to say what she has read but now not quoting it word for word but putting it in her own words.

She is going to be telling the article as it is not changing any details however not using the exact same words as used in the article.

She will tell it in her own words but stating the same message or thing that is being said in an article