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Title: What is a paragraph's purpose?
Text: The purpose of a paragraph is to communicate clearly about one particular focus.
Title: Why does paragraph purpose matter?
Text: Understanding the purpose of a paragraph clarifies what its content will be. Once you know why you are writing, what you are writing becomes clear.
Title: How does paragraph purpose work?
Text: Determining the purpose of a paragraph depends on a keen understanding of the reader, the topic, and your responsibility as the writer. To determine the paragraph’s purpose, ask these two questions: “What do I need to say?” and “How should I say it?”