If the topic sentence is in the middle of a paragraph, which shape does the paragraph have?

If the topic sentence comes in the middle of a paragraph, the topic sentence is called Diamond. When an author choose this shape (structure) aims to vary the style, to contrast ideas previously presented with those presented at the end. This also means that the first sentence works as a transition and the other sentences develop the general idea expressed in the second sentence.

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A. People who say children should not have a say in who serves in our government do not truly respect children.

This is the best rebuttal to the counterclaim. Hoda's previous point is that thirteen-year-olds should be able to vote. Her subsequent point is that children in the past were allowed to do so because they were considered adults. Therefore, this phrase would fit in between because it states that adults who refuse do not actually respect children.

A. "Waste" and "afraid"

In this excerpt, Suzuki is adopting a tone of judgement. She is telling Canadians that they have a lot, and that they waste it. Moreover, they are afraid of sharing these resources with others. The girl adopts this tone through the use of words that pass judgement, such as "waste" and "afraid."