Which of the following best describes the relationship between an argumentative essay’s thesis and its central claim?

A thesis presents the essay’s central claim and identifies the topic that claim is about. For example, it might argue that schools should start later (the claim) because early start times harm students (the topic and context). So the best description is “A thesis states the essay’s central claim along with the topic it pertains to.”

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