Which phrase best defines “paraphrase”?

a. a word-for-word excerpt from a text
b. a source excerpt in your own words
c. a brief statement of the main ideas of a text
d. a sentence written on an index card

beowulf sets out on his journey for daneland. -- 1

hrothgar welcomes beowulf. -- 2

beowulf waits for grendel to attack heorot. -- 3

beowulf succeeds in defeating grendel by tearing off his arm. -- 4

beowulf fights with grendel’s mother. -- 5

beowulf sets out for his fight with the dragon. -- 6

beowulf sets out for his geatish homeland. -- 7