A Military Writer's Handbook
Paragraphs

Paragraph Patterns

Crafting a compelling paragraph is a challenge for every writer. There are, nonetheless, some common paragraph patterns and writing strategies that every writer should be familiar with. Choosing an appropriate paragraph pattern or using a variety of paragraph patterns not only can ensure that your ideas are clearly presented and duly emphasized, but also can make your writing more engaging to read.


Direct Paragraph
Climactic Paragraph
Turnabout Paragraph
Interrogative Paragraph