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What is a topic sentence

A Topic sentence is normally the first or second sentence, though it can be located anywhere in the paragraph. It regularly introduces the topic or gives the most useful information in the paragraph. It makes a statement (or asks a question) that the rest of the paragraph explains or supports with examplesof what the topic sentence has said.

Examples:

"I'm going to talk about dogs."

"Today I'm going to share with you a few things you most likely did not know about dogs."

A topic sentence is a sentence that give you kind of a hint of what your story is going to be about. It doesn't give what your story is about, it just gives a little clue.

In what way does sentence emphasis and variety contribute to good writing

A variety of sentence patterns can alleviate choppy writing that halts and stops, create a more dynamic flow, and pique the reader's interest. =]

What is a awkward modifier

An awkward modifier is a modifier that interrupts the flow of the sentence. =]

A modifier that interrupts the flow of the sentence

Which of the following is the best definition of the term hamartia as it relates to tragedy

A tragic flaw

Which of the following assignments from your teacher would be best completed by writing a literary analysis essay

Write about an author's use of symbolism to express his or her main theme

Which of the following satisfies the criteria for a good questions to use as the basis of a research essay

Apex content

What is a thesis statement for a persuasive essay

With a thesis statement in a persuasive you give your reasons why the readers should be on your side. So for example if you were doing a persuasive essay on banning of cigarettes then you would say your position and following would be your reasons why.

What process has the organism undergone

sperm

Which of the following would not be a good clincher sentence for a compare-and-contrast essay that begins with the thesis below Thesis: When buying a car, you should know the characteristics of an SUV, a sedan, and a sports car.

The SUV is definitely the way to go.

which of the following arguments use logical fallacy

All of the Above

Identify the problem in the following sentence:Tracy rides bulls in rodeos he’s really good. A. Fused sentence B. Comma splice C. Sentence fragment D. Dangling modifier

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Best definition describe a clincher sentence

Rephrasing a thesis.

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