L 3.1.4 Quiz: Assess Your Understanding Question 5 of 10 What is an illustration paragraph? A. Any paragraph that gives several different examples to support the topic sentence B. Any paragraph that describes an illustration in a children's book C. Any paragraph that introduces a subject in the topic sentence and gives an extended example in the supporting sentences D. Any paragraph that supplies two illustrations of the topic mentioned in the introduction Is SUBMIT.

Constructing an argument: in modern american society, the legalization of marijuana continues to be controversial and hotly debated. some people find it contradictory that certain "drugs"—such as tobacco and alcohol—are legalized even though they pose proven health risks, while marijuana, which has many medicinal applications, continues to be illegal by the federal government. what reasons do you think the federal government gives for outlawing marijuana, and do the reasons support the conclusion?