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Question 14 • Literature and Composition III

Which statement is the best thesis for a compare-and-contrast essay?

Answer

Both posters produced by the local human services board seek to advertise county-based family counseling.

Though both posters use graphic images, the poster with the mother’s advice presents a more compelling message.

One poster presents a humorous cartoon, while the other presents an informative chart and a direct quotation.

These advertising posters are designed to generate discussion and interest in family counseling services.

Explanation

A strong compare-and-contrast thesis identifies a meaningful similarity or difference and makes a claim about it. Choice B compares how the posters use images and argues that the poster featuring the mother’s advice is more compelling. The other choices mainly describe the posters or state their shared purpose without making a focused comparative argument.

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