Communication Skills Certification Exam

What is a key difference between paraphrasing and summarizing in the context of active listening?

Paraphrasing is longer than the original statement, while summarizing is shorter. Paraphrasing restates the core message in your own words at a similar level of detail, while summarizing condenses the main points. There is no difference; the terms are interchangeable. Summarizing is used to interrupt the speaker, while paraphrasing is used at the end.

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Paraphrasing restates the core message in your own words at a similar level of detail, while summarizing condenses the main points.

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