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.
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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
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.
The topic sentence, the body with supporting sentences, and the clincher sentence