Question

the topic sentence below is...
thesis
katniss and peetas romantic relationship detracts from the storys plot.
topic sentence
katnisss empathy slows her down in the arena.
strong weak: not a claim
weak: off topic weak: redundant

Explanation:

The thesis is about Katniss and Peeta's romantic relationship affecting the plot. The topic sentence is about Katniss's empathy in the arena, which is unrelated to the thesis's focus on their romantic relationship. So the topic sentence is weak because it's off - topic.

Answer:

Weak: Off Topic