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A paragraph is a group of sentences that fleshes out a single idea. In order for a paragraph to be effective, it must begin with a topic sentence, have sentences that support the main idea of that paragraph, and maintain a consistent flow, presents a single idea.
He feels sad and moody for disobeying Atticus
I believe it is dry because of the word desert and deserts are dry. Acrid also means in the dictionary bitter or harsh.