Which of the following statements is correct?

a. the thesis statement belongs at the bottom of the pyramidal writing structure, while topic sentences belong at the top.
b. a topic sentence is typically placed at the end of the first paragraph.
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.

Compare dee’s and her mother’s spoken language

Aids is growing fastest in the poorest countries of africa. these nations don’t have enough doctors, medical labs, or money for medicine. a recent study showed that only a small percentage of hiv-infected children in africa are getting any medical treatment at all. what central idea is emphasized in both sources? the hiv/aids epidemic in africa is serious. the hiv/aids epidemic in south africa is serious. the hiv/aids epidemic among african children is serious. the hiv/aids epidemic among south african children is serious

What did mark twain contribute to the history of the novel? select all that apply.