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Paragraph Writing Styles Quiz

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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?

Descriptive

Expository

Narrative

Persuasive (correct)

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?

Expository Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a narrative paragraph?

It has a clear sequence of events or story Signup and view all the answers

What is the author trying to do in a persuasive paragraph?

Convince the reader of a particular point of view Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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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Test your knowledge on different paragraph writing styles such as descriptive and narrative. Learn how to effectively describe something or tell a compelling story through paragraphs.