There are many types of paragraphs that serve different purposes. Some common types include argumentative paragraphs that seek to convince the reader of something, descriptive paragraphs that describe people, places or things in detail, and explanatory paragraphs that explain a subject thoroughly to teach or inform readers. Paragraphs can also be introductory, concluding, narrative, comparative, deductive, inductive and more. Well-structured paragraphs generally include a topic sentence expressing the main idea supported by additional details and examples.

1. PARAGRAPHS
The paragraph is a written speech unit consisting of several sentences expressing an idea
and end with a full stop. The sentences that comprise it usually share the same subject and
one of them is that which expresses the main idea.
There are different types of paragraphs, some of them are:
Argumentative: Contains an idea which seeks to convince the receiver about something
that refuses or affirmed.
Conceptual or Definition: In these paragraphs the thought of an author or definition of a
term, which will be used throughout the entire text, so it is essential to understanding.
These paragraphs are present in scientific and technical texts.
Chronological: This kind of paragraph is expressed in the order that these happened, a
series of events.
Enumeration: This paragraph is composed for a serie of features that refer to the same
event, object or subject phrase and an organizer for understanding what is being ordered.
Description: In this paragraph is described in a logical criterion, an object, person or event.
Explanatory: These paragraphs are useful to expand or specify the subject being treated.
The purpose of an explanatory paragraph is not just giving information, but explain a
subject thoroughly. This is commonly done in a way that teaches readers about it or inform
them on how to do something. For example, recipes and travel guides used explanatory
paragraphs to explain step by step what to do to accomplish the task. The purpose is to give
the reader answers with references or real or valid livelihoods. With clear and precise
explanation for that the reader can develop that he interests with all the security he will do
fine.
Presentation: In these paragraphs is presented in an orderly manner certain information.
Persuasive: The writer tries to Convince the reader of something. An argument or review
is presented on a topic Usually Within the first sentence and then to offer an explanation of
why the reader Should agree. This argument is supported by the facts and persuasive
strategies and often involves appeal to the emotions of the reader. It is usual to find this
type of paragraphs in content medical, consumer advertising, etc.
Introductories: In these paragraphs, it is common to find in a few lines a brief overview of
what it will treat the general content of a book, magazine or story. Its function is to enable
that the reader can to identify content, as it can be informative, entertaining or educational.
It will allowing to confirm that is you are looking for, or meet great ranges determined
development work.
Expository: Is one in which any information is presented in an organized manner.
Approach and Solve a Problem: Structured in two parts:
First, the problem arises explicitly, second solution is exposed, in the same way as the
problem.
Sequence or Process: In this type of paragraphs a series of events or a process are
described in some order.

2. Transition: Serves to change the subject, is the bridge for the continuation of the text or to
move from one part to another. Use expressions such as accordingly, therefore, however,
despite the above, while, finally, then, etc.
Opening: The text you enter. Their role is crucial, since in it the author presents the
problem posed by the thesis draws the reader's interest, etc.. Sometimes it is desirable to
leave this paragraph to write it at the end.
Type: - Synthesis: It summarizes the thesis topic or text. Often the title is developed.
- Phrase or Interrogative Sentences: This statement raises the issue that will develop the
subsequent text. There may be more than a questioning, then the sentence following the
first are used to illustrate different aspects of the problem that arises.
- Anecdote: The introduction includes a story, a story whose role is to engage and involve
the reader, used to put a background on the subject.
- Quote: You may use quotes, as long as they relate to the subject matter hereof.
Narrative: Content is brief the narrator describes the start, development and the end of the
content. It is one of the most attractive ways that the author uses to capture the reader's
attention.The events or actions are in an orderly manner and the author uses informal
language.
Descriptive:. A descriptive paragraph consists of sentences strung together to present a
detailed picture of a single person, place, thing, event or idea. Often the writer describes the
reader exactly what was going to see, hear, smell or relish. Personification and simile show
an accurate and often literal box to the reader.
Comparative: Similarities and differences between two or more objects, events, or any
phenomenon are presented in this paragraph.
Cause-Effect: As the name suggests, a fact is presented and the cause or the consequences.
Deductive: Here the main idea is placed at the beginning to build part of a generalization to
present specific cases.
Inductive: In these paragraphs the main idea is placed at the end. These are part of specific
cases to reach a generalization that concludes what is said. It starts with sentences
expressing secondary ideas to reach a generalization, or thematic idea as a conclusion of
what has been said.
Conclusion: These paragraphs express the closure of a section or a particular topic. The
author explains or summarizes the topic or the explication of the text.
Closure: In these paragraphs the general idea of the text is rounded .Presents a summary of
the general meaning of the text, giving full meaning and intended to make a good memory
in the reader. Sometimes it can offer conclusions about the subject matter, offer suggestions
or motivate the reader to join the ideas defended by the author. Presents same typology that
the opening paragraph, in this case to recover essentially the summary of the text.
According with the function in the superstructure of the text, we can distinguish two kinds
of paragraphs:

3. Functional paragraphs: Paragraphs are short extension to help guide the exposure of
thought, a few paragraphs relating with others to contribute to the unity, cohesion and
consistency. These paragraphs haven't a topic sentence that expresses a central idea.
They can be of three kinds:
Introductory Paragraphs: As its name implies, its function is to introduce the topic.
Paragraphs of liaison or Transition: Link information from a paragraph to another. They
can be considered as major connectors that contribute with unit cohesion and the
consistency of the text.
Paragraph informative: Are those that support and develop the content of the text. They
are characterized by a topic sentence that expresses the central idea. There are two kinds of
informational paragraphs: Normal and Exceptional
Paragraph normal has a structure common that shows one main proposition that is
supported by several secondary propositions.
Exceptional paragraph shows often the following variations:
Paragraphs with one main clause, but without secondary propositions. They usually
consist of a single topic sentence and are used for definitions, explanations incidental and
enumerations.
Paragraphs with two main propositions and their respective secondary propositions.