What is the correct way to form a thesis statement, or claim? Choose three correct answers.

A thesis states the writer’s viewpoint and gives a reason for believing it, which makes A correct. It should also express that viewpoint clearly and set the direction or tone of the essay, as D describes. E is correct because a strong thesis makes the essay’s subject clear and can engage readers; listing supporting facts or arguing against a counterclaim is not required to form the thesis itself.

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