Paraphrasing is demonstrated as the restatement of a particular text or statement using own words instead of directly quoting the speaker's words. It primarily intends to explain and clarify the author's idea in different words without altering its actual meaning.
As per the question, the given statement exemplify a 'paraphrase' as it restates the author's message in words distinct from the original words of the speaker but conveys the similar meaning that 'man is Born Free and everywhere he is in Chains.' Thus, <u>it implies that the author's idea is being conveyed using different words yet keeping the meaning and facts intact</u>. Thus, <u>option A</u> is the correct answer.
