Problem:
Read the following paragraph, which does not include a topic sentence. Then, from the choices that follow, identify the statement that would be the most successful topic sentence for this paragraph. One of the earliest superheroes in pop culture, Superman, first created in the 1930s, is sent as an infant to live on another planet. It's clear from early on that he doesn't blend in with his peers. Similarly, Black Widow is a Russian assassin forced to trade meaningful relationships for loyalty and duty to country. And Captain America awakens half a century in the future to an America completely unrecognizable to him. We love these characters for their "super" qualities but also for their vulnerabilities. a. Superhero movies appeal to viewers of all ages. b. Because they are detached emotionally, superheroes are better at protecting ordinary citizens. c. Part of the emotional appeal of superhero characters stems from their depiction as outsiders and loners. d. Part of the emotional appeal of superhero characters stems from their deep patriotism.