Which statement correctly distinguishes paraphrasing from summarizing and when to use each?

• A. Paraphrasing restates the speaker's meaning in your own words to confirm understanding; summarizing condenses main points for clarity and closure; use paraphrase during discussion and summarize at transition points.
• B. Paraphrasing condenses points; summarizing restates meaning.
• C. Paraphrasing is used at transitions; summarizing is used during discussion.
• D. Paraphrasing is used to end a discussion; summarizing to start.

Answer: (A)