9. 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. a topic sentence should state what you want to say about the overall topic.

d. supporting sentences should "prop up" a topic sentence, while topic sentences
should relate to the thesis statement.

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the manager emerges. taking marlow aside, he says they have done all they can for kurtz. he adds that kurtz did more harm than good for the company. his actions were too "vigorous" for the moment. the manager says that kurtz was unethically gathering ivory by exploiting the locals. this, of course, is rather ironic coming from a guy who makes his living by exploiting the locals in the worst ways.

explanation:

i had this on usatestprep and i put c; not 100% if it will   be correct if not i am sorry