PARAGRAPHS: STRUCTURE AND TYPES

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PARAGRAPHS: STRUCTURE AND TYPES

Paragraph

·         A paragraph has a group of sentences and conveys a common idea.

·         It is composed of one main idea.

·         “one para, one idea is the formula for paragraph writing”.

Structure:

A paragraph should have three important components.

i.                     the main idea of the paragraph should be stated or introduced.

ii.                   Secondly, the main idea should be explained.

iii.                 supporting details should be included to strengthen the main idea.

What is topic sentence?

The first sentence of the paragraph is said to be the topic sentence. The topic sentence states or introduces the topic or subject or main idea of the paragraph. A good topic sentence should be brief and emphatic.

Unity

A paragraph should have unity. For a good paragraph all the supporting sentences work together to develop the main idea. Unity of a paragraph can be achieved by meaningful sequencing of sentences.   

Coherence:

Coherence means the correct fitting of ideas in a paragraph. Three factors for a genuine coherence of ideas.

·         Relevance - point must be related to the topic.

·         Right order - points in the correct order

·         Inclusiveness - all the vital points or ideas must be included.

Types of Paragraphs:

The following are some of the important types of paragraphs.

Description:

It forms a very important part of writing.

This paragraph begins with a topic sentence.

Sequence:

To present things sequentially.

For instance, writing a biography, describing an accident.

Comparison and Contrast:

Comparison plays a vital role in one's life.

Comparison between two things that are alike is unavoidable.

For example, we can compare and contrast the ocean and a lake.

Cause and Effect:

"What we sow, we reap." is a familiar proverb.

 According to the proverb, sowing is the cause and reaping is the effect or result.

 Cause and effect are inseparable.

Persuasion:

There are many occasions where we have to persuade others for a good cause or their good.

Argumentation:

The writer presents his/her viewpoints providing evidence in support of his/her stand.

 Various reasons, facts, statistical data, research results and personal experience may be brought in as evidence.


 

 

 

 

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