Question

what does it mean to paraphrase a poem?
to replace every word with a synonym
to translate the poem into another language
to summarize the poems plot
to express the poets ideas using different words while maintaining the same point of view and mood

Explanation:

Paraphrasing a poem is restating its ideas in different words while keeping the same perspective and mood. Replacing every word with a synonym is too literal - minded, translating is a different task, and summarizing the plot may not capture the full - essence as paraphrasing does.

Answer:

To express the poet's ideas using different words while maintaining the same point of view and mood