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     An illustration paragraph, or an illustrative paragraph is one written to illustrate a point with examples. It consists of a topic sentence followed by specific examples arranged in some order. Transition phrases such as "for example' or "for instance" and "another illustration is" are often used. Illustrative style is a style which relies on examples and word pictures. Good examples give writing vividness, energy and narrative power in either fiction or non-fiction.

In an illustration paragraph, specific examples are used to clarify and support a general statement.

🔹 Topic sentence makes a general statement.
🔹 Support sentences give one or more specific examples.
🔹 Concluding sentence (usually unnecessary)

The illustration (examples) paragraph is useful when we want to explain or clarify something, such as an object, a person, a concept, or a situation. When we illustrate, we show how something is as we point out. When we illustrate with examples, we give instances that show or prove to the readers so they can see for themselves how something is as we claim it to be.

You will notice, then, that illustration paragraphs often answer questions that ask what, how, in what way—questions that need or ask for explanation, examples, cases, and details to illustrate how something is true.

An illustration essay is a practical exercise before writing your future thesis. People call it as student’s first step to the joy of discovery. This kind of papers encourages them to use fresh ideas when it comes to supportive arguments and to pay more attention to the research process. Illustration essay teaches how to find and assemble relevant materials for writing. It is one of the basic tasks students deal with at college. Let’s figure out some tips that will help you to receive higher grades.

An illustration essay is a kind of informative writing, whose purpose is to demonstrate that particular thing exists and acts in a certain way. An illustration essay is also known as exemplification paper. It means that an author needs to summarize empirical data and include their definition. It is not a discovery of something brand-new, just a summary of experiences by providing vivid examples that clarify the issue. These examples are what makes an illustration essay good.

No focus on sensations or discoveries is required. One has to demonstrate a topic idea through supporting facts so readers can imagine those situations. The explanation of findings with a chain of examples is a must. Use people, situations, experiences that make an issue more related to real life.

How to Write 1 Well Developed Illustration Paragraph

The Illustration paragraph is an excellent start for basic level writers and ESL writers; this type of paragraph is one of the most basic types of paragraphs and easy to follow. Moreover, the illustration paragraph helps writers become more analytical in a fully developed and focused way.

The illustration paragraph allows writers to examine one element from his or her life and explain his/her likes or dislikes regarding this element by using clear and specific examples. This element can be anything, such as a specific place, a specific thing, a person, a subject, a job, an animal, etc. This type of paragraph allows writers to understand his or her feelings about his/her written subject. The following format and two examples of an illustration paragraph provide a helpful tool for writers to follow. Step 1 provides general advice about planning your paragraph.

Step 2 contains a step by step format/recipe of an illustration paragraph. Step 3 and 4 are two student samples that compliment the format in step 2.

Be sure to take time and think about the one element that you want to write about. Take some time to think of three things to tell why you like or dislike this element. Furthermore, be sure to think of specific examples that will support your three reasons.

Follow this format:

A standard format/recipe of an illustration paragraph:

a). Write 1 clear topic sentence that mentions the element that you are going to write about, and be sure to include 3 key words or phrases that explain why you like or dislike the element that you are writing about.

b). Write 1 sentence that explains your first key word from your topic sentence.

c). Write 1-2 sentences that provide a clear and specific example that supports the explanation of you first key word.

d). Using a transitional phrase, write 1 sentence that explains your second key word.

e). Write 1-2 sentences of a clear and specific example that supports your explanation of your second key word.

f) Using another transitional phrase, write 1 sentence that explains your third key word from your topic sentence.

g) Write 1-2 more sentences that contain a supportive clear and specific example for your third key word.

h) Write 1 concluding sentence that will seal off your entire paragraph.