what is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

a.
to get the reader’s attention

b.
to identify the focus of a paragraph

c.
to conclude the paragraph

d.
to identify the essay’s thesis statement

Read the excerpt from “the railroad earth.” o well anyway i'll be learning eventually to like the railroad and sherman will like me some day, and anyway another day another dollar. the narrator of this excerpt can best be described as friendly.optimistic.wealthy.intelligent.

Wich statements best identifies a problem with this method

Which of these flaws does ulysses reveal while leaving the island after blinding the cyclops? a. a need for comfort b. a need for companionship c. a desire for glory d. a desire for riches