Paragraph

Presented
By
Shaila Ahmed
Definition
 A short composition or note that is
complete in one paragraph
Types of Paragraphs
 Paragraphs can be developed in a
number of different ways, so there
are several types of paragraphs.
Types of Paragraphs
 Descriptive Paragraph
 Narrative Paragraph
 Explanatory Paragraph
 Introductory Paragraph
 Persuasive Paragraph
 Contrastive Paragraph
 Argumentative Paragraph
Descriptive Paragraph
 A Descriptive Paragraph describes
a process or a sequence of events,
or the characteristics or structure
of something.
Narrative Paragraph
 A Narrative Paragraph is also
descriptive, but tends to give
background information, that is, an
account or description of past
events perhaps.
Explanatory Paragraph
 An Explanatory Paragraph
provides information.
Introductory Paragraph
 An Introductory Paragraph sets
the scene and outlines what is
going to follow.
Persuasive Paragraph
 A Persuasive Paragraph tries to
convince the reader about
something and may make
recommendations.
Contrastive Paragraph
 A Contrastive Paragraph shows the
contrast between two things or
subjects.
Argumentative Paragraph
 An Argumentative Paragraph
presents an argument in favor or
against some points or logic.
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