TYPES OF PARAGRAPHS
- 1. TYPES OF PARAGRAPHS MARÍA MARGARITA CASANOVA MARÍA ALEJANDRA GÓMEZ
- 3. PARAGRAPH A paragraph is basically a group of sentences that supports a single idea. A paragraph must begin with a topic sentence, have sentences that back up the main idea of that paragraph, and maintain a consistent flow; so, it can be understandable.
- 4. DESCRIPTIVE This type of paragraph: Describes something. Shows what a thing or a person is like. The words that we usually use are often the five senses of touch, smell, sight, sound, and taste. Descriptive paragraphs can be artistic and only the significant details should be given in a descriptive paragraph. NARRATIVE This type of paragraph: Always tells us a story. There is a sequence of action or there is a clear beginning, middle, and end to the paragraph. Most short stories and newspaper articles are examples of narrative paragraphs.
- 5. EXPOSITORY This type of paragraph: Provides information, including facts, instructions, and definitions. It describes a process and guide the reader step by step through an idea. It requires research. Define terms, make comparisons, and show cause and effect. PERSUASIVE This type of paragraph: Share opinions and convince others to agree or take action. Tries to get the reader to accept a particular point of view or understand the writer's position. It is very useful when building an argument and is often used in order of importance. It requires research and collection of facts.