Answer:
(A) A body paragraph is an example, like a fact, quotation, or detail, that supports an overall claim or topic sentence
Explanation:
Topic sentence helps the writer to remain on track in an essay and not deviate from the topic. It explains what the topic is all about and how different paragraphs in a writing are related to each other.
Body paragraph of a writing supports the main idea of the essay. It has a clear topic sentence. The body of the paragraph revolves around the topic sentence. The ‘body of the paragraph’ presents the evidence and reasoning for the idea of the topic.