What is the topic sentence of this paragraph? a trip to the ocean can be a relaxing escape from the everyday pressures of life. a sailboat glistening on the horizon provides a mental escape to faraway places. the rhythm of the ocean beating against the sand is sedating music to a troubled mind. a slow, gentle breeze can relax your tensions. you should always be careful to avoid overexposure to the sun at the beach.

Hi! The topic sentence of this paragraph would be, A trip to the ocean can be a relaxing escape from the everyday pressures of life. The others sentences in the paragrapgh are explaing why the trip to the ocean is so relaxing, But the topic of all of the sentences are explaing that the ocean is relaxing. - I hope this has helped.

judy jones is an attractive woman who receives attention from many men throughout the story.   despite her beautiful appearance, she is superficial and callous.   she is an aggressive woman who goes after any man she desires but she is not happy.   she is fickle and is never satisfied.   her beauty is only skin deep.   dexter breaks down because he knows his dreams are unattainable.   he believes that wealth and physical beauty are what will make him happy.   he soon realizes that she has lost her attractive looks.   it is not all what he had planned.