topic sentence
/ˈtɒpɪk ˌsentəns/
the sentence that states the paragraph's main idea
topic sentence in a sentence
“Usually first, but can be delayed for effect or placed at the end for emphasis.”
Origin of topic sentence
From Greek topos (place, topic)
Related Words
supporting sentences
sentences that develop, explain, or prove the topic sentence
clincher sentence
the final sentence that reinforces the point or transitions
unity
each paragraph focusing on a single main idea
coherence
logical flow between sentences within a paragraph
paragraph break
a strategic decision about where to end one paragraph and begin another
one-sentence paragraph
a paragraph of single sentence for dramatic emphasis