Which of the following statements is correct?

a. a topic sentence is typically placed at the end of the first paragraph.
b. the thesis statement belongs at the bottom of the pyramidal writing structure, while topic sentences belong at the top.
c. supporting sentences should "prop up" a topic sentence, while topic sentences should relate to the thesis statement.
d. a topic sentence should state what you want to say about the overall topic.

Write a two-paragraph objective summary of ted chiang's "exhalation." your summary should identify two themes of the story and explore how they interact. use figurative language such as an analogy to the reader understand the themes.

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. she was a small woman, short and straight-waisted like a child in her brown cotton gown. her forehead was mild and benevolent between the smooth curves of gray hair; there were meek downward lines about her nose and mouth; but her eyes, fixed upon the old man, looked as if the meekness had been the result of her own will, never of the will of another. in at least one hundred words, explain how this excerpt uses explicit and implicit details to describe sarah penn.

Review the previous excerpt from barbra jordan’s speech. answer the following 3 questions in the space below.