ParaphraseIncludes main points AND detailsThe same length or longer than the original passageSummaryCovers only the main pointsShorter than the original passageQuotes—a direct quote (copying EXACT words for the passage)Paraphrases—put a passage’s main ideas and detail in your own words Summaries—put the main ideas of a passage in your own wordsQuotes—a direct quote (copying EXACT words for the passage). The Paraphrase is put a passage’s main ideas and detail in your own words, it Includes main points AND details and the same length or longer than the original passage. Summary is put the main ideas of a passage in your own words, it covers only the main points and shorter than the original passage. I think the paraphrase is the most difficult to write for me, because it need to understanding the contents of the article well, I'm afraid I can't write the contents of the article very well. It is not easy to write out the contents and details of the article.