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Paraphrase

A summary of a fictional narrative, presented in brief form and ordinary (non-literary) language. Because a it presents only the basic elements of the narrative (e.g. setting and atmosphere, cardinal and character functions), a paraphrase is often a purposeful first step in studying adaptation.

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