A good topic sentence is very clear, focused on the topic, directly relates the thesis, summarizes the main points of that paragraph, and strongly supports a claim.
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The Socs and greasers choose to have the rumble in a vacant lot in greaser territory, because the lot is a less conspicuous place where they hoped the cops would not break up the fight. Moreover, the lot is convenient for the greasers in terms of location because it is in their neighborhood.
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Based on the given passage above, using the context, the meaning of the words in bold which are "I made earnest and successive appeals" would be this: I made several heartfelt requests. The answer would be the second option. When we say earnest, this means sincere or serious. Successive which means <span>happening one after the other without any break. Hope this answers your question.</span>