Topic Sentences: Framework 

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A topic sentence should contain the main idea of the paragraph. It should follow the same rules as the thesis statement. The topic sentence should frame the paragraph like the walls frame a room.


Description

One of the hottest and most comfortable trends in decorating today is called country.

Process

The choice of the architectural style of a home is crucial to the future comfort of the owner.

Illustration

When building a house or purchasing a home from a builder, the new owner often has several more decisions to make and tasks to accomplish.

Narration

Many tasks in finishing a new home seem simple, but they turn out to be more difficult than one would think.

Compare/Contrast

When deciding on the wood trim of a new house, many people choose between oak and pine.

Classification/Division

When people walk through a hardware store or home improvement center, they will notice how many kinds of paint are available.

Cause/Effect

Choosing inexpensive building materials can lead to problems in the future.

Persuasion

People should choose a builder very carefully when building a new home.

 


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