English - Types of Paragraphs Flashcards
A ____________ is a group of sentences
with one topic.
Paragraph
It states the main idea of the paragraph
Topic sentence
Sentences that support the topic sentence
Supporting details
It reminds the reader what the topic sentence was about
Concluding idea(s)
You should also remember that the sentences of
your paragraph should have ___________ and __________
Unity and coherence
Tells a story by sharing and describing experiences.
Narrative paragraph
It involves the writer expressing his or her opinion on a topic. The writer wants to convince the reader that his or her point of view is right and correct.
Persuasive paragraph
It gives information about a subject or explains something
Informative paragraph
It conveys a single, effective picture to the reader, it tells about what a person, thing, or place is like
Descriptive paragraph
