The Topic Sentence Identifies for the Reader the Central Issue

question 27

True/False

The topic sentence identifies for the reader the central issue of that paragraph.

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Definitions:

Thirteenth Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.

Prior Restraint

A government action that prohibits speech or other expression before it can take place, often considered a violation of freedom of speech in many legal systems.

Shield Laws

Legal provisions that protect reporters from being compelled to disclose confidential information or sources in state courts.

Libel and Slander

False statements that are damaging to a person's reputation, with libel being written or published and slander being spoken.