Question

Read the passage. Then, respond to the question that follows.

from "Kites: Birds of Glory"

Most people think of paper or cloth structures flown with string from the ground when the word 'kite' is used. In addition to these popular toys, kite can also refer to a type of raptor. Kites have a small head, a short beak and long narrow wings and tail. Kites can be found all over the world in mostly warm regions. Kites live on a variety of prey—from insects to small rodents or reptiles. Some kites eat only one kind of prey. Kites are generally masterful in the air and represent a group of birds that are among the most acrobatic of fliers.

Determine which text below is a paraphrase and which is a summary of the original passage. Match the text to the correct answer.

Match Term Definition

(Either A or B) People tend to envision childhood toys attached to a string when they hear the word "kite." However, kite may also refer to a type of raptor that has a tiny head, short beak, long wings, and extended tail. Kites are found in many geographic locations, but they mostly inhabit warm places. These skillful fliers hunt a variety of prey like bugs, rodents, and reptiles.

(Either A or B) Kites are skilled fliers who live in warm regions and feast on bugs, rodents, and reptiles.

A) Summary

B) Paraphrase

Answer 1

A) is a paraphrase of the original passage, while B) is a summary.

A paraphrase is a restatement of a text or passage in other words, without changing the meaning. In this case, the paraphrase restates the original passage in a more concise and direct way, without changing the meaning.

A summary is a brief statement of the main points of a text or passage. In this case, the summary provides a brief overview of the original passage, but it does not include all of the details.

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

A) Summary: "Kites" can refer to both a toy flown with string and a type of bird, which has small head, short beak, long wings, and extended tail. Kites live in warm regions and hunt various prey. They are among the most acrobatic fliers.

B) Paraphrase: People often associate kites with toys flown on strings but "kite" can also refer to a bird of prey. Kites live in warm regions and are skilled at flying. They have a small head, short beak, long wings, and an extended tail. They eat a variety of prey including bugs, rodents, and reptiles.