What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is information that helps to explain, clarify, or provide evidence for the main idea or topic sentence of a paragraph.
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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
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The topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph and sets the direction for the content that follows.
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What is a concluding sentence?
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A concluding sentence summarizes the main points of the paragraph and reinforces the main idea without introducing new information.
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What is the role of examples in a paragraph?
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Examples provide specific instances that illustrate or support the main idea, making the argument more convincing.
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What does the phrase 'For example' indicate in a paragraph?
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The phrase 'For example' is used to introduce a supporting detail or illustration that clarifies the main idea.
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What is the correct order of sentences in a well-structured paragraph?
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A well-structured paragraph typically follows a logical order: topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence.
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What type of supporting detail is a statistic?
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A statistic is a numerical piece of information that provides evidence to support a claim or argument.
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