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Writing Workshop: Creating an Argumentative Essay

Question 5 • Fall 24 US History B IC

The thesis statement of an argumentative essay should

Answer
A
be the first line of the essay.
B
appear in the introduction.
C
be the entire second paragraph.
D
appear initially in the conclusion.

Explanation

An argumentative essay’s thesis states the writer’s main claim, so readers can understand the position the essay will support. It typically appears in the introduction, often near its end. It does not have to be the first line, fill an entire paragraph, or wait until the conclusion.

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