4.6 Writing an Essay to Compare the Presentation of Ideas across Genres
Question 9 • Common Core ELA 10 A - Aberdeen
What are the primary purposes of a thesis statement in an essay comparing different genres? Select two options.to engage the reader's interestto establish the essay's main ideato introduce the subtopics of the essayto state the writer's opinion of the genresto introduce the evidence that will be used
Answer
A
to engage the reader's interest
B
to establish the essay's main idea
C
to introduce the subtopics of the essay
D
to state the writer's opinion of the genres
E
to introduce the evidence that will be used
Explanation
A thesis statement presents the essay’s central idea and can preview the main points the essay will discuss. In an essay comparing genres, it therefore establishes the main idea and introduces the subtopics; engaging the reader and presenting evidence are not its primary purposes.
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