Which of the Following BEST Describes the Function of a Topic

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following BEST describes the function of a topic sentence?

• A)It focuses on the main topic of a report
• B)It summarizes the main topic of a paragraph
• C)It forecasts the main topic of the next paragraph
• D)It is a kind of heading

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.