The topic sentence in a paragraph presents a limited topic and
a. a controlling idea.
b. two opposing points of view on that topic.
c. a specific detail on that topic.
d. the method used to organize the paragraph.

Read this sentence from "the wife's lament

Reread paragraph 4 what direct impact did the efforts of individuals like ava deer have

What effect is created by the plaque posted on the gate at the entrance to the family's home in nadine gordimer's "once upon a time"? the words written on the plaque offer readers a foreshadowing of the story's outcome without revealing the actual conclusion, the author's use of flashback allows readers to understand what is at the heart of the issues of encroachment in the suburban neighborhood the repetition of the words written on the plaque presents an oxymoron because readers already sense that the plaque has been ineffective in warding off intruders. the author introduces a paradox in which readers are presented with a warning notice when no actual infraction has taken place.