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Writing a Rhetorical Analysis Essay about Civic Education

Question 10 • TX-English III

What is a thesis statement?

Answer
A
a sentence that gives the main, overarching claim a writer wants to defend or prove
B
a piece of writing that explains evidence and helps connect it to an argument
C
any factual information provided to persuade a reader of a claim or argument
D
a piece of writing that describes, analyzes, and evaluates techniques used in an argument

Explanation

A thesis statement presents the main claim or central argument that a writer intends to defend or prove. Choice A describes this overarching claim. The other choices refer to supporting explanation, evidence, or analysis of an argument rather than its thesis.

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