Senin, 10 September 2012

Come on, read this writing!


Material of writing last week was interesting because classmates were very enthusiastic, when discussing about types of paragraph. Actually, before this class I had known and understand about types of paragraph in Senior high school, but it did not detail than in writing class. In  writing class, I had gotten everything about types of paragraph, such as: narration, description, definition, comparison and persuasion.

Narration is Paragraphs written as a narration are a chronological presentation of events that add up to a story. Paragraphs of this type contain characters, setting, conflict and resolution.
Description is Descriptive type of paragraphs are written in such a way that the reader is able to imagine the scene, object, person, etc. Series of detailed observations are recorded, using sensory language. Descriptions are like narrative paragraphs, with visual characteristics unfolding in a dramative way. The main objective of a description is to move the story ahead.
Definition is Definition type of paragraphs, provide the meaning, using events and happenings. A strong effort should be made to clearly explain what something is, and not what it is not.
Comparison is The objective of paragraphs written in comparison style is to compare, two or more objects, characters, events etc. A chart can be prepared before writing a comparison paragraph. This chart could include the names of the items compared, and the criteria by which they are compared.
Persuasion is The objective of a persuasive paragraph is to persuade people to change their minds, or take action. Persuasive paragraphs help people formulate an opinion and deepen it, by adding conviction.

But, sometimes I confused when finding some types of paragraphs, because there are some paragraphs which is the first sentence shows the characteristic of definition paragraph but, the next sentences are different.

Is there any suggestion, objection or question. Comment please, thanks in advance.

2 komentar:

  1. I think so, Riza.
    when we was in high school, we have to follow what our teacher said. but here, in University we can decide it by our self as long as we have good reason.

    BalasHapus
  2. so do I.
    I often find paragraph like that, so quite difficult to decide what type of paragraph is.

    BalasHapus