THE PASSAGE BELOW IS A PARAGRAPH WRITTEN THROUGH _______________.

I seated myself in the barber chair, which was only a rickety, straight-backed affair made of bamboo placed on a wooden box in the center of the room. Directly in front of this throne hung a dingy, blurred mirror, suspended by ropes from the roof. To my right stood a square table, upon which rested the barber's only tools—a pair of clippers, a dirty-looking comb, and a razor. As I cast my eyes downward, I was somewhat surprised to find that the floor was still in its natural state—dirt. It also showed evidence that hair had been cut here before. I noticed now for the first time an opening at the rear, over which a piece of gray material was draped. Evidently, this archway led into the living quarters of the barber

WHAT TYPE OF PARAGRAPH DEVELOPMENT CAN BE SEEN IN THE PASSAGE BELOW?

Different students attend various types of schools; they can usually be classified as either public, private religious, private nonreligious, or alternative. Public schools are funded by the state, and the majority of students in the United States attend them. Private schools are schools that do not receive federal funding but are instead supported by a private organization or funding from individuals. Private religious schools are based around a particular faith, such as Catholicism, Protestantism, Judaism, and so forth. Religion is part of the everyday lives of the students and they also learn about their faith in addition to regular subjects. On the other hand, private nonreligious schools do not receive state funding and have the ability to make their own rules. Alternative schools can be made up of a variety of different categories, such as the Montessori program or technical schools, which are typically self-paced and hands-on. Most students who attend class in a school building go to one of these types of institutions.

THE PARAGRAPH DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTICLE BELOW IS ____________________.

A first date marks the first meeting or outing of two people who are hoping to form a romantic relationship. First dates can be categorized as successful, clingy, boastful, or awkward. Successful first dates include both parties expressing information about what they like, who they are, and what they are looking for. Usually, these dates will end in tentative plans for a second one. Clingy dates end up with one of the parties practically begging for information about the other or to begin a relationship with them. In this case, the non-clinger is not interested. On boastful dates, one member of the duo talks about all of his or her skills, talents, and abilities while the listening end of the pair is never asked about his or her life. Awkward first dates generally involve lots of silence or one or both of the partners not knowing how to act appropriately. First dates occur every day and generally fall into one of these categories.

THE EXAMPLE ESSAY BELOW EXHIBITS __________________ PARAGRAPH DEVELOPMENT.

Can a hero and a villain ever be alike? Strangely, it would seem like the answer to that question would be no. However, when it comes to Draco Malfoy and Harry Potter, the two are more alike than you realize. Comparing and contrasting these two unique characters based on their destinies, families, and friends can show you how Harry and Draco have more in common than one might think.

You can’t control your fate. The truth of these words for Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy drive the paths of their lives. However, how each different boy’s fate unfolds is what makes one considered the hero and the other a villain. Harry Potter is destined to be the “Chosen One”. He did not choose this destiny, but it was thrown on him as a child because of how events unfolded for his family. On the other hand, Draco Malfoy has family expectations of siding with and supporting the death eaters because of his father’s affiliation. Failure to follow Voldemort could lead to not only his death but that of his family.

Are you tired of seeing your paychecks slashed by unjust tax deductions? We work hard to provide for our families and then wind up only being able to live paycheck to paycheck. If you vote for me, I’ll make sure your taxes are lowered and you get the government services that you depend on. Imagine everything you’ll be able to do with more wiggle room in your monthly income. Cast your vote today.

THIS PUBLIC SPEECH CAN BE DELIVERED BY A POLITICIAN OR BY A DIPLOMAT WHO WANTED THE BEST FOR THE COMMUNITY. WHAT IS PARAGRAPH DEVELOPMENT PRESENTED IN THE SHORT SPEECH?

THIS ARTICLE ABOUT CHILD'S HEALTH IS ALARMING. WHAT IS THE PARAGRAPH DEVELOPMENT OF THE PASSAGE BELOW?

Other fairly recent developments have also contributed to the alarming rise in childhood obesity rates. Fast food outlets offering consumables that are both low in price and low in nutritional content have exploded all over the American landscape since the 1960s, especially in suburban areas close to major highway interchanges. Kids on their lunch breaks or after school often congregate in these fast food outlets, consuming food and soft drinks that are high in sugar, carbohydrates, and fat. Many parents, themselves, frequently take their children to these fast food places, thus setting an example the kids can find justification to emulate.

(MacKie Shilstone, Mackie Shilstone's Body Plan for Kids. Basic Health Publications, 2009)

The great Mahatma Gandhi once stated that a man becomes what he believes himself to be. By continually declaring that a particular task is hard to undertake, the possibility of that becoming a reality is very high. Contrarily, if the same individual believes that the task is easy and within their scope, then they will acquire the capability of undertaking it even though they may be pessimistic about it in the beginning. What Mahatma Gandhi was emphasizing is that thinking more positively or being optimistic leads to a healthier and happy life. Optimism is derived from the Latin word ‘Optimus’ meaning best. Optimists are individuals that tend to see the best in every situation and visualize things to turn out better in the future. I have an optimistic nature. This virtue has greatly helped in bringing out the best in people. I shall exemplify satiations in which my optimism has been of great help to me.

THE UNDERLINED SENTENCES ON THE LAST PART OF THE ESSAY IS AN INDICATION THAT THIS TEXT CONTINUED TO EXHIBIT _______________________ PARAGRAPH DEVELOPMENT.

According to Polit and Hungler (1997), paradigms constitute a worldview or a general perspective on the complexities of the real world. More specifically, paradigms for human inquiry are often characterized in terms of how they respond to basic philosophical questions (p.11). In this sense of the term, paradigms are more than typical examples or models. They demonstrate relationships between ideas and provide a basis for a methodology or a theory, and as such, they are useful as lenses for viewing and interpreting significant, substantive issues to the discipline. Paradigms that are often used for nursing research, such as empiricist, interpretive, and critical social paradigms, provide frames that hold the vocabulary, theories, principles, presuppositions, and values related to an inquiry.

(Adapted from an essay by Mary Ratsensperger, used with permission.)

WHAT PARAGRAPH DEVELOPMENT IS BEING SHOWN IN THIS TEXT?

Illiteracy is the greatest curse of our social life. In India about 60 percent of the people are illiterate. They spend their lives in darkness-the darkness of ignorance. No program of social and economic upliftment can be successful without a higher rate of literacy. So every responsible citizen must come forward to take part in the drive against illiteracy. Voluntary organizations may play a major role in this field. The government should actively organize literacy camps’ in the rural and backward areas. The students and the educated persons have great responsibilities to carry the torch of education to every corner of the country. We all also must be determined to root out illiteracy from our society.

THE PARAGRAPH ABOVE SHOWS WHAT TYPE OF PARAGRAPH DEVELOPMENT?