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Muir reflects on the powerful experience of finding the Calypso Borealis.
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A topic sentence is one that describes the topic
Something indirect is not hitting the target exactly. Indirect sunlight doesn't shine right on you it reflects off a window or is muted by a shade.
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I agree. Withered, "as though swept by fire," and "once so attractive" create a despairing tone.