Question

To paraphrase a poem means to
A) rewrite it in one's own words
B) determine the rhyme scheme
C) summarize its theme
D) analyze the meter

Answer 1

In a genre of writing, poetry is the unique form. Poetry or poem is written to convey a message or a story. Like other stories, the poetry can also be paraphrased.

When something is written in own words it is referred to as paraphrasing. It is not referred to the summary of the poem.

Paraphrasing is done in order to have more clarity about the sentence. It is used to express something in other way and with different words.

Therefore, to paraphrase a poem means to rewrite it in one's own words.