Previously the Ottawa flag had been a purple, red and blue tricolour. This flag was adopted by the city in 1901 and when it was replaced it was the oldest municipal flag in Canada. The three colours were intended to represent purple for the monarchy, red for the Liberals, and blue for the Conservatives.reviously the Ottawa flag had been a purple, red and blue tricolour. This flag was adopted by the city in 1901 and when it was replaced it was the oldest municipal flag in Canada. The three colours were intended to represent purple for the monarchy, red for the Liberals, and blue for the Conservatives.
Therefore, the best way to paraphrase is by making sure you keep the general idea in your. own words, not the Thesaurusâ words, or the original authorâs words. Remember you are. rephrasing the sourceâs original focus not changing a couple of words or sentences.
Historical Examples. 1  I am but paraphrasing what was said recently by an Oxford professor. 2  paraphrasing is telling (speaking) the same thing in other words. 3  paraphrasing the poet, ânone knew him but to love him, none knew him but to praise.â. â 4 The very best,â Dan declared, paraphrasing the book he had just been reading.