This document outlines seven types of paragraphs: narration, exposition, definition, classification, description, process analysis, and persuasion. Each type has a distinct purpose and structure. Narration paragraphs tell a story through sequential events, while exposition paragraphs explain or clarify a topic through objective language and evidence. Definition paragraphs provide meaning, origin, and function of a subject. Classification organizes a topic into contexts and comparisons. Description focuses on chronological action over impressions. Process analysis guides the reader step-by-step through performing an action. Persuasion aims to convince the reader of a viewpoint through imperative language.

1. TYPES OF
PARAGRAPHS

2. TYPES OF PARAGRAPHS
Most paragraphs will have several functions
to fulfill at a time and it is important to know
under what circumstances their functions
can be conjoined. There are at least seven
types of paragraphs. Knowledge of the
differences between them can facilitate
composing well-structured essays.

3.  Narration Paragraph  Exposition Paragraph
Narration paragraphs are It’s written in order to
most frequently used in clarify or explain problems
fiction and personal and phenomena.
statements. It has all Requires strict focus on
necessary components of evidence and objective
action development: language. It can contain
protagonist, setting, goal, elements of comparison
obstacle, climax and and contrast, or cause
resolution. Requires, and effect writing as both
consequently, accounting facilitate accurate
for sequential order of exposition of the subject-
events and chronology. matter.
The paragraph will
prioritize action over
description.

4.  Definition Paragraph  Classification
Paragraph
Definition paragraphs are
used in order to explain The writers should
the meaning, origin and classify the subject of the
function of things. They paragraph in a specific
are used both in context providing
academic writing and comparisons to
fiction. To write a corresponding ideas.
definition paragraph, Classification can be
writers should performed on multiple
concentrate on the role of levels – semantic
its subject in the context (comparing different
of the essay and account meanings of things),
for evidence as well as linguistic (using
examples accordingly. vocabulary to show
contrast), and more.

5.  Description Paragraph  Process Analysis
Paragraph
It's concentrate on action
(verbs), rather than  Takes the form of a
sensations or impressions how-to paragraph
(adverbs and adjectives), which guides readers
which ensures that the through a process or
tone remains objective action to be performed.
and authoritative. It’s very concise and
Description paragraphs uses formal, non-
should be detailed, clear, descriptive vocabulary.
and render the It should be written in
represented reality chronological order
chronologically. accounting for
subsequent actions or
events.

6.  Persuasion Paragraph
Persuasion paragraphs
require exhortatory and
dynamic language. They
are aimed at persuading
the reader into taking a
particular action or
adopting a certain point of
view. They should be
devoid of descriptive
content and rely on the
imperative mode instead.