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Topic sentences relate to paragraphs not essays, essays are made up of several paragraphs. A paragraph topic sentence depends on what the points are in the essay as I don't anything about your essay plan it would be senseless for me to suggest a topic sentence
A topic sentence is always the first sentence of a paragraph. This holds true for transition paragraphs as well as standard paragraphs.
An essay has a theme, supporting paragraph separated by transitions and a conclusion. In a topic paragraph, there is a main sentence (the topic sentence) which functiosn as the theme of the paragraph. There are usually several sentences that suport that topic sentence, just like in an essay, and a good topic paragraph will usually end with transition to the next topic paragraph. Some topic paragraphs may also have concluding statements.
The Topic Sentence
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A topic sentence or your thesis statement.
The topic sentence, the body with supporting sentences, and the clincher sentence =]
Yes, in a short essays each paragraph is specific = one paragraph is one topic. In longer essays where discussion or topic continues then paragraphs can be linked by connecting words/phrases
The topic sentence, the body with supporting sentences, and the clincher sentence
Both essays and paragraphs are written compositions that organize and present information on a specific topic. They both contain a central idea or thesis statement, supported by details, examples, and explanations. Additionally, paragraphs are building blocks of an essay, with each paragraph contributing to the overall development of the topic.