Question

question 14 of 25
which sentence is most clearly a topic sentence in a body paragraph from an essay?
a. in all three of the ways just described, the first two novels by
austen differ considerably.
b. one way austens first novel differs from her second novel is its
focus on a single character.
c. pride and prejudice and sense and sensibility are different in three
important ways.
d. as these details show, elizabeth bennet is the main focus of
austens pride and prejudice.

Explanation:

A body paragraph topic sentence should clearly state the specific, focused claim the paragraph will explore.

• Option A is a concluding statement that wraps up a discussion, not a topic sentence.
• Option B presents a specific, narrow focus (one difference between Austen's novels) that a body paragraph can elaborate on.
• Option C is a broad thesis-like statement, more suited for an introduction than a body paragraph.
• Option D is a concluding statement that summarizes evidence about a character, not a topic sentence.

Answer:

B. One way Austen's first novel differs from her second novel is its focus on a single character