3. The Characteristic of Paragraph
As the part of writing a paragraph has uniquely characteristic that is different with other part of writing. It consists of sentences usually
more than one, each with its own structural pattern, in a series that develops one single idea. Generally, a paragraph consists of a main idea in
the form of a generalization with supporting material that enables the reader to accept generalization.
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It is clear, based on the above opinion, if a writer will develop paragraph in writing, heshe has to understand and hold on the
characteristics of paragraph in every subject of writing. They are: a.
Sentence that have own structural pattern. b.
Main idea as point of paragraph and supporting materials, which support main idea.
c. Conclusion.
4. The Function of Paragraph
When a writer makes paragraph on a writing work, heshe tries to present distinctive styles of organization and development of thought to
readers. A model paragraph illustrates two important functions of paragraphing:
a. Paragraphing enables a writer to organize and develop effectively a
single important idea. b.
Paragraphing enables a writer to effectively develop the thesis of a longer piece of writing.
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Based on the first point it is frequently found in a writing work that a writer expresses main idea in the form of a generalization known as a
topic sentence or statement sentence. Nevertheless, occasionally she
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develops her main idea by a number of sentences known as support. She lets the reader concludes the main idea from the contents of the paragraph.
A paragraph or a group of paragraphing can serve as one link in a chain of thought.
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The statement refers to the second point above. It explains as a group of sentences relate to each other and to main idea. So a
group of paragraphs relate to another and to the thesis of a theme or an even longer pieces of writing.
However, Elizabeth Cowan stated some uses of function paragraphs are to:
a. Add drama and get the reader’s attention.
b. Make a transition from one part of the writing to another.
c. Set off conventional dialogue.
d. Break up long paragraphs or making paragraphs of about equal length.
e. Accommodate the author’s personal writing style.
f. Emphasize a point, develop an example, or add detail.
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Those function paragraphs are amusing and fascinating to learn. But the main thing about them is that they are useful. By knowing about
function paragraphs, the students are not confused when they read writing in books or others reading materials and find paragraphs that do not
always begin with a new thought and give a develop message.
5. The Paragraph Development
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