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US copyright law protects against paraphrasing a story by, for example, copying a detailed plot sequence but using different language for the dialogue. However, under the doctrine of " scènes à faire ", it does not protect more general patterns, such as story themes and character prototypes.
A paraphrase can be introduced with verbum dicendi—a declaratory expression to signal the transition to the paraphrase. For example, in "The author states 'The signal was red,' that is, the train was not allowed to proceed," the that is signals the paraphrase that follows. A paraphrase does not need to accompany a direct quotation. [20]
This template is intended to mark close paraphrasing within articles that does not or may not rise to the level of copyright infringement. If you believe the paraphrasing is close enough that it may infringe copyright, please follow the procedures at {{ copyvio }} instead.
Taking precautions to protect yourself from a quartet of infectious diseases can lessen your odds of starting off 2025 sick.
Fruitcake. Step one of a fruitcake is soaking pounds of dried fruit until it's plump and filled with bourbon. That takes up to 12 hours. Step two is simple: making and baking the loaves.
Some residents in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions woke up to a White Christmas Eve on Tuesday morning, though a white Christmas Day seems unlikely.
However, if you believe that the close paraphrasing in question is so close that it infringes copyright, instead follow the instructions at Template:Copyvio, which may require removing the paraphrasing content until it can be repaired. Unless close paraphrasing is immediately obvious, it is good practice to cite specific passages alongside the ...
3. Avoid Suppressing the Growl. It may be tempting to correct the dog for growling, but because growling is a form of communication, it is vital that it’s not suppressed.