The topic sentence sets the focus on the way the ideas are organized in these two works: The Code Book and The Dark Games. Therefore, the examples that best support this point-by -point topic sentence are:
-The Dark Game presents information like a story, naturally and in chronological order. By comparison with the scientific style in The Code Book, The Dark Game's style is like fiction. There is a chronological organization.
-The Code Book presents information logically, organized around central ideas. The Code Book's logical organization is the focus in this statement.
The following statements do not exemplify the topic sentence:
- The Code Book relies on scientific terms to explain the topic. The focus is on vocabulary not on the organization of ideas.
-Paul Janeczko uses a conversational tone to engage the reader. The focus is on the writer's style and purpose.
-Simon Singh uses formal language to inform the reader. The focus is on the writer's style and purpose.
-The Dark Game uses vivid descriptions to explain people and places. The focus is on one of the writer's literary tools: descriptions.