Question

While discussing the challenge of paraphrasing, Mark says that it's fine to use synonyms that don't necessarily reflect the source author's meaning or intent. Marcie argues that any words or phrases used when paraphrasing must preserve the source author's intention and meaning. Who is correct?

A. Both Marcie and Mark are correct.
B. Only Marcie is correct.
C. Only Mark is correct.
D. Neither Marcie nor Mark is correct.

Answer 1

In my opinion ,Only Marcie is correct as in order to make sure that reader's perceive the author's intention in the same meaning and depth ,it is essential to use that word or phrase which perfectly bring out the meaning,intention that author wants to communicate because synonym includes a lot of word which may mean different with different situation and context ,we may use synonym but there will always a risk that reader's may misinterpret it which according to them is right but from author's view ,it totally destroy the true meaning .