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I, too, am America: The Harlem Renaissance and the Civil Rights Movement — Test

Question 4 • Literature and Composition III

The thesis statement, or claim, of an argumentative essay should

Answer
A
take into consideration how the audience feels about the topic.
B
establish the focus of the essay and the writer’s position.
C
contain a citation to support the writer’s viewpoint.
D
summarize the general topic of the essay.

Explanation

An argumentative thesis states the essay’s main focus and the writer’s position on it. It does not need to include a citation, and merely naming the general topic is not enough to make a claim.

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