PPaid. See
pay.Paragraph. A collection of sentences that is more or less fully focused on one subject, theme, or idea is called a “paragraph.”
Paragraphs are usually distinguished by some form of spacing The rst lines of paragraphs are often indented or moved
in from the left margin a bit, as in this book. Typewritten or computer-written documents often show a space between paragraphs, particularly when their first lines are not indented.
Most
grammar and
style books call for cohesion or focus of paragraphs in a fairly strict way. Paragraphs should begin with topic sentences that
state their subject or theme, followed by some prescribed number of sentences expanding on the theme.
They should end with a summary or transitional sentence that somehow introduces the next paragraph or logical passage.
Such
rules should be followed in general they can prove useful. But paragraphs that observe such guidelines too closely become blandly alike and boring. Variants of paragraph structure and intent abound and can help you avoid too much or stultifying consistency of paragraph size or shape. When to follow the rules and when to deviate from them are matters of style and choice. There are, in fact,
no rules for paragraphs, only suggestions. Just make sure that the sentences you gather into paragraphs are therefor a reason that will be clear to your reader.
Consult style books and guides to writing for more details on variant paragraph structures, ways to build cohesive
and sensible paragraphs, and other aspects of style.
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