Types of Paragraphs
A type of paragraph in which you identify and explain the similarities between two or more people, places, or things.
What is a Comparison paragraph?
Evidence that is connected to the claim and helps illuminate the point being made to the reader
What is Relevant evidence?
The primary argument or point an author is trying to express. A claim must be followed with evidence to be valid.
What is the main claim?
A paragraph that:
Uses sensory language to help readers imagine the scene, person, object, etc.
Has words that appeal to one or more of the five senses
What is a descriptive paragraph?
Evidence that is not connected to the claim and makes the author’s point more confusing for the reader.
What is Irrelevant evidence?
The process of breaking down someone's argument.
What is Delineating an argument?
A type of paragraph in which you highlight the differences between two or more people, places, or things
What is a Contrast paragraph?
Evidence that is enough to convince the reader of the claim.
What is Sufficient evidence?
The reason an author writes a text and the big message the author wants to tell the reader.
What is Author’s purpose?
A type of paragraph that tells a story, usually filled with characters, a setting, a conflict, and a resolution.
What is a narrative paragraph?
A logical explanation for the claim.
What is sound reasoning?
A detail that helps to explain the author’s main claim.
What is a supporting point?
A type of paragraph that provides the reader with information and is usually supported by credible citations.
What is an expository paragraph?
A perspective that is different from or disagrees with another; the opposition.
What is a conflicting viewpoint?