Which criteria should be used to review a topic sentence? Check all that apply. The topic sentence is neither too specific or too general.
The topic sentence is written in the form of a question.
The topic sentence is closely related to the thesis statement.
The topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph.
The topic sentence is supported by details in the paragraph.

From this story and the indian saying which precedes it, what can the reader conclude about the culture in which the tale is set? a) they believe that death is always signified by pigeons flying away. b) they think that the behavior of creatures in the natural world can indicate things that will happen to people. c) they believe that honest, hard work provides relief from the ravages of the natural world. d) they think that death isn't the end, but only the beginning of a new life.