CLASSIFICATION OF PARAGRAPHS

 

According to nature of the paragraphs, they are classified in the following categories:-

(1) Narrative Paragraphs: - An event or a series of events  is narrated in them. Their purpose is to present the series of real or imaginary events in a reliable way.

A Holiday Excursion

Our annual examination was over. We were free. My friend suggested a trip on bicycles. We decided to cycle to the Holy Golden Temple and back. We set off in high spirits early in the morning. We carried with us baskets of fruit, sweets, pastries and cakes. We soon got away from the noisy streets and smoky town. It was spring time. On either side of the road stretched fields of ripe corn, lit up by the bright sunshine and standing ready for harvest. Soon we reached the Holy Golden Temple. It was worth seeing. Its dome and roof were covered with gold. They glittered and shone very brightly in the sun. The worshippers were reciting sacred hymns. We were highly excited to look at such an extraordinary view.

(2) Descriptive Paragraphs: - They may contain a description of a person, place or thing in them. Their purpose is to present a picture.

A Good Neighbour

A good neighbour is a fortunate thing. I am lucky enough to have one such neighbour. He is always ready to forgo his comfort for the sake of others. His grown-up experience is at all times there to guide everyone whenever one stands in need of it. He is never found deficient whenever anyone needs his advice or help. He is a compassionate and sensitive man. He is the most generous man I have ever seen. I seek advice from him in all significant matters. He is a source of great strength and relief to me whenever I feel unhappy. He is so kind and good to everyone that I occasionally feel that life would not be a pleasure without him. He is very gentle and friendly that he has nearly become a member of my family. Such a neighbour is, without a doubt, a great blessing in life.

(3) Reflective Paragraphs: - They may include such views or reflections as are generally of abstract nature. Their purpose is to express personal views.

Union is Strength

It is an admitted fact that unity is strength whereas disunity is weakness. A united family, a united society and a united country are strong. However, those who are divided or split up into factions or groups are all feeble. In case of a football or hockey team, if the members of a team play as one in co-operation with one-another, they will form a strong group. On the other hand, if such members play their own game, they will certainly be beaten up. How strong the individual player may be. Similarly, if a political party is strong, it can defend against the attacks of the opposition as long as all the members of the party speak with one voice. In the same way, an army must fight as one man to win a battle.

(4) Expository Paragraphs: - They hold explanation of a topic. Their purpose is to shed light on the meaning. 

Kindness to Animals

Making kindness and justice to animals is an essential part of human virtue. Animals also claim our love and sympathy, not only because they are dumb and helpless but also because they are so useful to us. Cruelty to animals hardens our heart and creates in us a callous and unsympathetic nature which is a great penalty to human race. Even in the age of mechanical civilization, we cannot do without them. Kindness to animals is rewarded by God. We must practise kindness to animals. We can show our kindness to them by providing domestic and agricultural animals with proper food, water and shelter. We can send them to veterinary hospital when they are ill. We can report the cases of cruelty to animals to the nearest police station and thus bringing the offenders to book. We must discourage hunting for mere sport and wanton slaughter of animals for food. It is our moral duty to treat dumb animals with kindness and sympathy, especially when they are helpless and wholly dependent on our care and protection.

(5) Imaginative Paragraphs: - An imagination plays a free role in them. Their purpose is to express an imagination into words.

If I were a Dictator

If I were a Dictator, I would have been not only an omnipotent person in any sphere but also an unelected omnipotent ruler. Being a domineering person, I would have got absolute power centralized in my hands. Under such a circumstance, I would have taken the currupt politicians to task who do not care for their country so much as for their selfish ends. I would also have taken the false patriots to task who serve the country to satisfy their own private interests. I would not have tolerated that abuses should flourish in my country because I love her more than anything else. The policy of a dictator is to be powerful first and anything else afterwards. However, I would have refused to follow the time-honoured maxim, ‘Everything is fair in love and war’. I would have thought a hundred times before involving my country in war. My sincere desire would have been to serve my country in all possible ways because I am proud of my country.