Question

Paul Laurence Dunbar was born in Dayton, Ohio, in 1872, the son of two former slaves. When Dunbar was a young man, his mother encouraged him to read. He started reading, reciting, and writing poetry by the age of six. After receiving his education, Dunbar continued writing and worked as an elevator operator to help pay his bills. After publishing two poetry collections, Dunbar was well-known around the country. Today, many people still celebrate Dunbar's writing and honor his talent. Which of these is the BEST topic sentence for the composition? A) Paul Laurence Dunbar was a famous poet during the early 1900s in America. B) Many famous American writers and poets emerged during the early 1900s. C) Poets are creative people who help to change the places they live. D) A few well-known American poets lived during the early 1900s.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answers A.

Explanation:

Because the passage isn't talking about poets in general, it's specifically talking about Paul Lawrence Dunbar. So the topic sentence should have him as the main theme.