Write a new topic sentence for the following paragraph. body paragraph #2 although many people believe that the great depression was an economic disaster, it was also a social disaster and ruined many lives. the man’s role as provider and head of the household became difficult because there were fewer jobs causing a great disruption in family roles. as the depression went on, more and more men lost their jobs. many started stealing food and money because they couldn’t find work. many distressed fathers even committed suicide because their lives were so miserable (“social”). children were expected to go to school, but they also had to work like adults. during the 1930s, fathers began to have a larger role in raising their children. as a result of the great depression, the government created programs such as the ccc, wpa, tva, and social security (“social”). these programs created a precedent for government assistance to support people struggling with poverty.

Should be used when you want to make abstract ideas more concrete, and can be both real and hypothetical. be sure they are credible and relevant to your topic. a. examples b. narrations c. testimonies d. statistics

Which of the following sentences most clearly uses topical organization? a. do you have problems with mosquitoes and gnats? fabulous exterminators can ! b. we've gathered at this conference to discuss three things: poverty, war, and disease. c. killer bees have spread up from south america into mexico and the united states. d. first, gather all the painting supplies you need. next, lay them out on a work bench.

When lawrence saw the posters for the circus hanging on the bulletin board, as he swept up the trimmings at slim's barbershop, he knew he would be taking his little cousins. they loved animals, and he was looking forward to seeing the smiles on their faces as the circus performers amazed them with their stunts. but sweeping up hair clippings didn't pay a whole lot. lawrence spent 45 dollars just getting tickets. but it was worth it to see his cousins' faces. the day finally came and everyone was excited as they walked into that big circus tent. but lawrence soon realized that he and his cousins would be thirsty and hungry. as they sat in their seats, the drink vendor walked by selling beverages. desperately thirsty, lawrence asked him how much a lemonade would cost, and the drink vendor said, "eleven dollars each." lawrence replied, "oh, that's it? just eleven dollars? what a great deal for one cup of lemonade. that's totally worth it." the drink vendor walked away. which type of irony is used?