Types of Paragraphs: By: Iqra Ali Lecturer English Department Sbbwu

Types of Paragraphs
BY: IQRA ALI

LECTURER
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
SBBWU
Types of Paragraphs
 Expository
 Descriptive
 Persuasive
 Argumentative
 Compare and Contrast
 Narrative
Expository
 In an expository paragraph, you give information. You explain a subject, give directions,
or show how something happens. In expository writing, linking words like first, second,
then, and finally are usually used to help readers follow the ideas.
Expository Paragraph Example
 Going to college can be expensive. First, college tuition and room and board can cost
anywhere from $2,000 to more than $10,000 per semester. Other expenses make going to
college even more expensive. For example, books typically cost between $100 and $500
each term. Second, materials are also very expensive. Paper, notebooks, writing utensils,
and other supplies required often cost more at the college bookstore than at any local
discount department store. Finally, there are all kinds of special fees added onto the bill at
registration time. A college student might have to pay a $50 insurance fee, a $20 activity
fee, a $15 fee to the student government association and anywhere from $500 to $100 for
parking. The fees required to attend college never seem to end.
Descriptive Paragraph
 A descriptive paragraph describes a thing, a person, or a place. Detailed information

allows the reader to form an image in his or her imagination
Descriptive Paragraph Example
 Lake Harriet is a great place to swim and relax. In the summer, the water is warm and
clean, and the beaches attract people seeking relief from a midsummer heat. In addition to
swimming, visitors to the lake can go canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, or fishing. The blue
water is a refreshing, tempting sight. Children laugh and splash in the water, and nearby
volleyball games stir passionate shouts in the heat of competition. Meanwhile lifeguards
sit atop their towers and make sure everyone is safe. In the distance, sail boats catch the
soft breezes that ripple Lake Harriet's surface, and canoeists glide quietly past. This is
what summer is all about!
Persuasive Paragraph
 A persuasive paragraph tries to convince the reader that a particular point of view is

worthy of consideration.
 It is a piece of academic writing where you use logic and reason to show that your point
of view is more genuine than any other.
Persuasive Paragraph Example
 I am going to PERSUADE my neighbors to buy tickets to the school fair.

 The school fair is right around the corner, and tickets have just gone on sale. We are
selling a limited number of tickets at a discount, so move fast and get yours while they are
still available. This is going to be an event you will not want to miss! First off, the school
fair is a great value when compared with other forms of entertainment. Also, your ticket
purchase will help our school, and when you help the school, it helps the entire
community. But that’s not all! Every ticket you purchase enters you in a drawing to win
fabulous prizes. And don’t forget, you will have mountains of fun because there are acres
and acres of great rides, fun games, and entertaining attractions! Spend time with your
family and friends at our school fair. Buy your tickets now!
Argumentative Paragraph
 An argumentative paragraph is used when you are arguing for or against a CLAIM or
when you are trying to persuade someone to agree with you.
Argumentative Paragraph Example
 I am going to present a logical ARGUMENT as to why my neighbor should attend

the school fair.
 The school fair is right around the corner, and tickets have just gone on sale. Even though
you may be busy, you will still want to reserve just one day out of an entire year to relax
and have fun with us. Even if you don’t have much money, you don’t have to worry. A
school fair is a community event, and therefore prices are kept low. Perhaps, you are still
not convinced. Maybe you feel you are too old for fairs, or you just don’t like them. Well,
that’s what my grandfather thought, but he came to last year’s school fair and had this to
say about it: “I had the best time of my life!” While it’s true that you may be able to think
of a reason not to come, I’m also sure that you can think of several reasons why you must
come. We look forward to seeing you at the school fair!
Compare and Contrast Paragraph
 In a compare and contrast paragraph, you write about the similarities and differences
between two or more people, places, things, or ideas.
Compare and Contrast Paragraph Example
 Oceans and lakes have much in common, but they are also quite different. Both are bodies
of water, but oceans are very large bodies of salt water, while lakes are much smaller
bodies of fresh water. Lakes are usually surrounded by land, while oceans are what
surround continents. Both have plants and animals living in them. The ocean is home to
the largest animals on the planet, whereas lakes support much smaller forms of life. When
it is time for a vacation, both will make a great place to visit and enjoy.
Narrative Paragraph
 A narrative paragraph tells a story. Something happens first, second, third, etc. Of

course, narrative paragraphs are used in fiction as a writer describes the unfolding of
events, but they are also found when describing any actual sequence of activity or actual
life experience.
Narrative Paragraph Example
 Last year was the first time I had ever been the new kid at school. For the first four days, I
was completely alone. I don’t think I even spoke to a single person. Finally, at lunch on
the fifth day, Karen Watson walked past her usual table and sat down right next to me.
Even though I was new, I had already figured out who Karen Watson was. She was
popular. Pretty soon, all of Karen’s friends were sitting there right next to me. I never
became great friends with Karen, but after lunch that day, it seemed like all sorts of
people were happy to be my friend. You cannot convince me that Karen did not know
what she was doing. I have a great respect for her, and I learned a great deal about what it
means to be a true leader.
The End
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 A descriptive paragraph describes a thing, a person, or a place. Detailed information

 A persuasive paragraph tries to convince the reader that a particular point of view is

 I am going to PERSUADE my neighbors to buy tickets to the school fair.

 I am going to present a logical ARGUMENT as to why my neighbor should attend

 A narrative paragraph tells a story. Something happens first, second, third, etc. Of

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