Charles is giving a persuasive speech, a speech encouraging action from the audience, about the United Nations. Which thesis statement would you recommend Charles use?
Answer
A
The organizational structure of the United Nations, namely consensus voting in the security council, makes it incapable of preventing war between major powers. The United States should propose the United Nations be given the ability to prevent war(s) in the future.
B
The United Nations is incapable of preventing war between major powers.
C
The organizational structure of the United Nations is ineffective and needs a major overhaul.
D
The organizational structure of the United Nations consists of the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Secretariat, and the International Court of Justice.
Explanation
A persuasive speech encouraging action needs a thesis that takes a position and recommends what the audience should do. Choice A identifies a problem with the United Nations and proposes that the United States advocate giving it greater ability to prevent future wars. Choice B only states a claim, choice C calls for change without specifying an action, and choice D merely describes the organization.
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