Which of the following statements is true of paraphrasing?

a. It is a repetition of what a speaker has said.
b. It causes a listener to forget a speaker’s message.
c. It becomes necessary when communicating long and complex messages.
d. It is a listener’s effort to look at things from another person’s point of view.


c. It becomes necessary when communicating long and complex messages.
By paraphrasing, you give the speaker a chance to verify your understanding. The longer and more complex the message, the more important it is to paraphrase.

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