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What is the main purpose of a narrative paragraph?
What is the main purpose of a narrative paragraph?
- To explain or instruct the reader on a topic
- To persuade the reader to a particular point of view
- To describe a person or object
- To tell a story or recount an event (correct)
Which type of paragraph is used to convince the reader of a particular point of view?
Which type of paragraph is used to convince the reader of a particular point of view?
- Descriptive
- Expository
- Narrative
- Persuasive (correct)
What is the primary function of a descriptive paragraph?
What is the primary function of a descriptive paragraph?
- To tell a story
- To describe or illustrate a person, object, or scene (correct)
- To explain or instruct
- To persuade the reader
Which type of paragraph provides instruction or explanation on a particular topic?
Which type of paragraph provides instruction or explanation on a particular topic?
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What is the main characteristic of a narrative paragraph?
What is the main characteristic of a narrative paragraph?
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What is the author trying to do in a persuasive paragraph?
What is the author trying to do in a persuasive paragraph?
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Types of Paragraphs
Descriptive Paragraphs
- Describe something and show the reader what a thing or person is like
- Use vivid language to create a mental image
- Example: describing a scene with flowers, colors, and sensory details
Narrative Paragraphs
- Tell a story with a sequence of action or a clear beginning, middle, and end
- Typically have a plot, characters, and setting
- Example: telling a personal story about being the new kid at school
Expository Paragraphs
- Explain or provide instruction on a topic
- Often provide facts, definitions, and classifications
- Example: explaining the three types of planets in the solar system (terrestrial, gas, and ice)
Persuasive Paragraphs
- Try to convince the reader to accept a particular point of view
- Present an argument and support it with evidence
- Example: arguing that homework should be banned in primary school for various reasons (happiness, family time, exercise)
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